To the woman who sleeps with someone else's husband
Let me begin by saying - I understand human relationships are complex. I also understand one-night stands, flings, excitement those flings bring, sexual desires, desire to be wanted by men other than your own husband. What I don't understand - why you had no respect for me? Why you demeaned me, mocked my looks, made remarks about my intelligence? And why you chose to do all that for not one day but for years? Even when I was going through one miscarriage after another.
Now let me tell you how your actions ruined one woman's life beyond repair.
When you did all that my husband came home and repeated the same words and actions to deal with his own guilt. He objectified me - he inserted in me when you were not available. He mocked my looks - his exact words - I look like a chimpanzee when I wear a bright-coloured lipstick. You know, I can't look at any man now. He insulted my intelligence. He said I was good enough only to bag groceries at a supermarket. The list of insults is …
Now let me tell you how your actions ruined one woman's life beyond repair.
When you did all that my husband came home and repeated the same words and actions to deal with his own guilt. He objectified me - he inserted in me when you were not available. He mocked my looks - his exact words - I look like a chimpanzee when I wear a bright-coloured lipstick. You know, I can't look at any man now. He insulted my intelligence. He said I was good enough only to bag groceries at a supermarket. The list of insults is …
Nice.. I hope the apartment has a bedroom. That's where the relationship can lie down to heal n nurture :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice perspective.
DeleteThankfully the anger is parked down in the garage. This would at least give them time for love and happiness at home :).
ReplyDeleteVery true. At least one thing is sorted.
DeleteVery beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteSuch a thoughtful post! :) Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteBeautifully weaved :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteGood not to take the anger inside the room.
ReplyDeleteHahaha!
DeleteNice way to get rid of anger :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteAww! Such a wonderful lines :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anjali!
Deleteगज़ब लिखते हैं सारू जी ! कैसे और कहाँ से आते हैं ऐसे शब्द ?
ReplyDeleteShukriya! :)
DeleteBeautiful thought. If anger is parked down in garage, love can sneak in anytime. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thought, Dipanwita!
Deletenice and powerful story
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThere is hope.....anger is out in the garage, thoughtful hearts will eventually heal...Beautifully expressed Saru...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sunaina.
DeleteLoved this. There are not many people who can park their anger in the garage.
ReplyDeleteTrue that and welcome back, Sabya.
Delete