“The Night Before the Wedding, What Kind of Emotions Are You Feeling?”

Mr. Ronald, 27

Margaret Mitchell once said, “The worst part about losing someone is that they are right beside you, yet it feels like they are miles away.”

I still can’t forget her. She was my first girlfriend. We broke up because our parents didn’t approve of us being together. She even had a big conflict with her parents to be with me. After being together for 5 years, we chose to part ways. Even after we split, my parents kept arranging blind dates for me. Honestly, I found it quite repulsive. Whenever I think of the beautiful moments we shared, I feel sad.

At 27, my parents were pressuring me about marriage. Seeing my friends getting married made me anxious. Finally, under my parents’ arrangement, I decided to get married. On the night before the wedding, she sent me a message. Reading her words made me feel uneasy. When she wished me well, tears streamed down my face. Perhaps this is how emotions work; not all relationships have a happy ending. Now that I’m married, I will focus on nurturing my own happiness. Maybe we were just not meant to be, and I will let go of the past.

Mr. Gerald, 25

After a 7-year relationship, we finally entered the realm of marriage. We were college classmates and each other’s first love. In the beginning, we had many arguments. We were young and always wanted to argue about everything. We often questioned if we were truly compatible. After graduation, we went through a long-distance phase and even broke up once. But because we couldn’t let go of each other, we ended up back together.

I am grateful that I ended up marrying her. On the night before the wedding, I was nervous. I had seen every side of her in real life except her in a wedding dress. I can’t find the words to describe my feelings, but I hope we can be happy together forever.

Mr. Regan, 32

Before meeting her, I had a failed marriage that deeply affected me. Facing marriage again, I felt conflicted. After the divorce, I had a son. Although she didn’t mind my son, I was afraid of hurting him again after marriage. Marriage should be a joyous occasion, but my past experiences made me cautious. I wonder if my choice is selfish towards my son. I feel indebted to him. I hope after marriage, my son and she can get along well. Family is crucial to me. After a failed marriage, I am more guarded with my emotions. I hope this time my choice is right.

I am grateful for everything she has done for me. Now, as long as the family can live happily together, that’s all that matters. I don’t want to lose a marriage again. So, when facing love, I will cherish it, give my child a complete home, and hope for his happy growth. As long as my child is happy, I’ll be satisfied.

In reality, we all have beautiful dreams of marriage. Being able to marry the one you love is such a happy thing. Marriage means responsibility to us. If you choose to walk into marriage with someone, you should be loyal to each other and work towards common goals.

The greatest happiness in life is finding someone who loves you as much as you love them. True love is a mutual journey.

Don’t settle when it comes to marriage. If you haven’t decided to walk down the aisle with someone, don’t rush to conclusions. Everyone may have scars and be cautious in relationships.

But only when the heart is clear and comfortable will the relationship be pure.