For some, it starts with a look, a touch or even good conversation. Then it goes beyond holding hands into soul-stirring chemistry. Some call it love which sometimes sees the beauty of holy matrimony. For this wedding edition, we asked a few married couples to share their epiphanies:
“We went on our first date and he opened the door for me. I was screaming inside, ‘Chivalry is not dead!’ But I had to play it cool on the outside by just smiling.”
– Kiddist Cowans, married to Jerome for almost four years
“She put her life on pause to ensure mine kept moving. I always knew I loved her but I knew I wanted to marry her when I was graduating university. I was busy working, and she dropped everything and was busy getting things in place for me. I even needed some personal matters sorted for my mom and she really came through. I didn’t even have to ask and she never complained. It’s that sort of understanding, loving and giving spirit that really moved me. She recognised that I needed help and she just assisted. I appreciated that selfless act of service.”
– Davion Smith, married to Rubiann for two and a half years
“I could not stop thinking about him and wanted to be around him constantly in our final year of high school, 16 years ago. As the head girl, I had a busy schedule and he didn’t try to change me. From studying together to building our family, he still gives me butterflies. We are the quintessence of plain and fancy; opposites attract.”
– Anita Sutherland, married to her husband, Pashawn, for three and a half years
“I became deeply in love with him before meeting him physically. Upon meeting him that love rapidly grew, allowing me to be captivated by his mere presence and the small gestures which transformed me into a radiant diamond. I began to see his flaws and imperfections as endearing qualities, towers of strength for me to fully embrace without reservation. I grew to understand the significance of embracing the highs and lows of our relationship, recognising that they were an integral part of our journey together. Our love transcended mere emotions; it evolved into a profound connection, a commitment firmly rooted in supporting and nurturing each other’s dreams, growth and happiness.”
– Chesand Gregory, married to Omar for 10 years
“He allowed me to be myself. I come in many moods and he has never let me feel uncomfortable. That’s when I knew he was a keeper.”
-Sashane Harris-Anglin, married to Dean for nine years
“She left to go on a work-and-travel programme overseas. I didn’t have Wi-Fi before that and I went and got Wi-Fi two days later. She had me hooked,” Milton said. Candice added, “I knew I was in love with my partner when I thought of the future and there was no version where he wasn’t involved.”
– Milton and Candice Wisdom, married for two years
