Thu, on What Would You Tell Your Younger Self About Love? :

I would tell myself to not believe the dramatic stories I've been told and sold (which were mostly white, cishet stories that never quite applied to me). I would tell myself to look closer to home, to see the smaller, constant stories of love. I spent yesterday building my father's altar... See more

You see, I was a lifelong wedding-denier prior to August 12th, 2018. Sure, I loved going to my friends’ weddings to celebrate their union and be a witness to their special day (while enjoying delicious food and… *ahem*… plentiful beverages…), but when it came to having my own, I just didn’t see the utility in it. In fact, there was no reason to... See more

But, here I am today, writing a post about why having a wedding makes sense. Actually, not only does it make sense, I think it’s one of the most valuable and illuminating experiences you can possibly have with your partner.