#ViewFromMyWindow – Nuances Of Love

Jul 4
NabanitaDhar

You look into your boarding pass and see that the gate is at least 10 minutes away from where you are.

 Carrying your infant, you and your husband start walking towards that.

 The airport is huge. Lots of people around. As you make your way, you hear bits and pieces of conversations, tidbits of the lives of fellow travelers. So many stories under one roof. So many relationships under one roof.

Grand gestures never a great relationship make.


 You follow the signs and there at the distance you notice the travelator. Carrying you baby as you step into the first, there it is. A hand steadying you, providing support from behind. It’s almost like the hand felt your slight apprehension as you first saw the travelator. Yes, almost as if it knew you weren’t totally confident about stepping on it with a baby in your arms.

Relationships thrive in those gestures born subconsciously.


 That hand, as you know from the touch, belongs to your husband. Your partner. You didn’t tell him of your sudden fear. But he, himself carrying the baby bag and your carry-on luggage, somehow knew that you needed a reassuring hand. Actually, he didn’t even know that he knew. Makes sense?

 It strangely does.

 It was just a reflex action for him. As if your bodies, your minds knew you needed each other’s support and the other came to help.

 That’s what a relationship, a good one at that, does. That’s what it looks like.

 Every relationship has tells, those involuntary gestures or reflexes, which speak volumes about it. Running your hand through her hair in passing, hugging him out of the blue in between chores or just your hands involuntarily finding each other as you cross a busy road. These speak the truth of any relationship more than gifts or verbal declarations ever could. These make a relationship beautiful and special. Everlasting too.

 Today, I celebrate ten years of one such beautiful relationship. Today, I celebrate a decade of a relationship on which I, along with my husband, have worked with love and sincerity. From dating to being married, it has been a wonderful journey. 10 years and counting. Today, I celebrate a decade of a decision that has given me so much and more.

So, let’s talk about love today. Have you seen a beautiful relationship? Tell me the story, I’d love to hear. Let’s spread some love this Monday.

20 thoughts on “#ViewFromMyWindow – Nuances Of Love”

  1. What a lovely post and first things first, congrats on 10! Wishing you both many many more.
    Second, I know these gestures you are talking about. The other that slowly walks behind to get on the right side while keep you safe on the road. The one that grabs the hand while crossing a road. The one on the back to support. Love is beautiful. 🙂

  2. Congratulations on your anniversary,ten years of togetherness and bliss. Loved your post, beautiful thoughts put together…

  3. Lots of love to you, Naba, and wishing many many decades of happiness. Yes, I feel the love around me every day, from my family, friends and strangers I meet. It is a beautiful world. Trust and instinct are beautiful things. I always think of the incident of the child who will jump in the dark based on the trust she feels when she hears her mother's voice, and is sure of the arms that will envelop her in love. 🙂 Hugs!

  5. Happy Anniversary! These everyday gestures mean a lot more than the celebrations on special days don't they? Love is beautiful, it is itself a reflex action to those one cares for.

  6. A lovely post, and congratulations for 10 years. May your love continue to grow. I've been married 42 years to the love of my life. Caring is what it is all about. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

  8. You have explained the relationship so beautifully. Happy Anniversary.. Its a big milestone. I cannot think of a better way to put it. Same with my husband of 18+ years 🙂

  10. Sometimes the most unspoken words and gesture are the most important and most touching.

  11. Magical 10 years I am sure 😀 You have described this feeling of being connected so beautifully. Such a feel good post.

  13. A decade..!! It must be feeling so incredible Naba? Congratulations… and these gestures, they make so much of our relationship, don't they..
    Wishing you eternity of togetherness 🙂

    Cheers

  14. A lovely post, Nabanita. Reflex behavior of your husband completely makes sense to me. Congrats on your 10. May your relationship always remain happy & understanding. 🙂

  15. Such a love-filled post, Naba! And you are so right, these little things are what matter because they give the real, living substance to a relationship. Wishing you both lots of such tender moments of love and affection for many more decades to come.

  17. Aww, such a beautiful post! I just remembered I had done a poem titled 'He doesn't say he loves me' after reading this one! The subtle gestures are the giveaways of true love methinks! Stay blessed and cheers to many more years of togetherness!

  18. Many congratulations on your anniversary! With lots of love. Actually, this relationship is sometimes unheard and unspoken and still very sweet.

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