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We are well aware that many items are sold as
sets. Salt and pepper
shakers, socks, and gloves require their matching counterparts for
validation. These pairs are not disputable, totally understandable, and
seem happy together; they need one another for meaning. Then, there are the unnecessary couples, the ones put
together perhaps simply for convenience.
But stuck together, nonetheless.
And not as a result of common static cling. A pair of dressy slacks accompanied by an
undesirable plastic belt is the classic example of this occurrence.
As if the belt itself is going to influence the decision of
whether or not we ultimately bid on the pants.
The unwanted tagalong often gets tossed into a dresser drawer to
serve its permanent retreat. In very rare cases, the extra baggage may be a welcomed
addition, while the trousers wind up being utilized as double-legged
dust rags. The same idea can be applied to romantic
relationships. When we
hookup with significant others, the slacks are sold with belts, like it
or not. And they aren’t
too easily tucked away out of sight and out of mind.
Their claim to fame is repeatedly speaking out of place and out
of line. I am referring to
the notoriously gaudy, matching accessories that accompany the desired
merchandise. Yes, in-laws. Unfortunately, many of us have been brainwashed
to believe that in-laws should be completely outlawed even before
we’ve met them Just like primary interaction with all those who
enter our lives, we never know with whom we’ll hit it off. In-laws differ in the aspect that we are placed in situations
of forced relationships with these otherwise strangers. I think that visiting in-laws is broadly viewed very
similarly to arriving at a doctor’s office for an intrusive,
scrutinizing examination. We schedule appointments as infrequently as
possible, only when absolutely required.
Once they’re over and done with, we display signs of relief and
hope our next visits are light years away.
Preferably further. Although
eventual future interaction with in-laws is basically inevitable, we are
presented with an interesting option in regard to how we react.
Inside each of us resides the ability to discover voluntarily
chosen friendships. Upon closer study of the originally alluring
piece of clothing, the garment’s fabric may be rather irritating and
widely unflattering, but the giveaway buckled band is a real gem, quite
a keeper. The added bonus clearly becomes the star of the
show. I’ve known a few
people whose sentimental relationships have ended and the greatest
aspect of the marriage or dating period mourned is the bond with
in-laws, or prospective in-laws.
In all seriousness, they’ve admitted that divorcing from these
families was the saddest and most regrettable part of the ordeals; they
truly cherished and now terribly miss spending time together. The concept alone of gaining in-laws
should not impair judgment, favorably or unfavorably, when formulating
our opinions. It is not
theoretically practical to buy slacks you’re not impressed with for
the sole purpose of receiving the assigned belt; it cannot be worn as
intended in absence of those particular pants.
Without a significant other you are honestly happy to be with,
the grandest in-laws in the world can’t compensate for the lacking
truth. If you find a
significant other with whom you’re strongly in love, the in-laws may
be an extra blessing. But
even if they don’t prove to be as terrific as you had hoped, focus on
the good, as in most cases there’s usually some to be unveiled.
Go ahead and grab a pair of slacks that is exactly what you’ve
been looking for, even if you’re not sure about your first impression
of the securely looped belt. It
may actually be a comfortable and complimentary accent to the entire
outfit. So give it a fair
chance. And give your
in-laws one, too. You might have unknowingly found the
perfect set.
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