There is no family life without little or big not understandings. Even the most close people can get a reason for disagreements from time to time. Therefore, when Katie and Brandon Gunn celebrated their wedding, they were especially delighted with the gift from Grandma Alison. The wisest woman in the family certainly knew the recipe for family happiness. Let’s find out what was in the box with the inscription “Open only after the first serious quarrel!”.
Granny Alison had been married for more than half a century, and everyone who knew her could unanimously confirm that she would not advise bad things. And here the couple had a major quarrel and it was time to open the box. Where is the line in the relationship, after which such heavy artillery should be used?
This is the most obvious test of maturity, a test of their personal qualities. They decided that as long as there was an opportunity to resolve disputes and quarrels with little bloodshed, the box would remain unopened. It was not very easy, but somehow imperceptibly for themselves, they lasted for 9 years. They finally opened the box.
Inside were a couple of glasses, bath salt, two envelopes with $200 each, and two notes. The one for Brandon said “buy good wine and a bouquet of her favorite flowers.” The note to Katie was “buy some goodies and make a bath.” And the general postscript “make yourself an evening of relaxation and love.” All. Where are the promised miracles? And then it dawned on them!
Family quarrels are not the end of the universe and they are completely resolved by simple, small means. And the fact that Katie and Brandon managed to live together for 9 whole years without knowing this truth, but successfully resolving differences, only confirms the truth of the grandmother. The true strength lies in the people themselves, in their ability and desire to deal with problems, and not in some abstract miracles. Here it is, the simple key to a successful marriage!