Board Games and Love

I hate board games.

I don't mean to offend anyone or make someone cry or anything like that but they just aren't exactly my cup of tea. I'd rather hang out and talk, watch a movie, or go for a walk.

But that doesn't mean I get to avoid them. 

I married a woman who loves board games. And when I say loves I mean LOVES. She could play 15 games consecutively then want to go onto another one. So guess who has been playing lots of board games during the holiday break? And guess who's had to join her so she could have someone to play against?

After much inner complaining or stuggle, I've learned to get over myself and just play. Because most of the time, it's not that bad. It's actually fun (especially if a competitive person like me wins). And I love my wife.

That's what you do when you love someone. You get over yourself for various things and activities and such that might get on your nerves or make you want to go crazy. 

You do this for whatever the 'board games might be.' Whether doing the dishes drives someone up a wall or having a nasty sink makes something want to scream or having The Lord of the Rings movies playing at least once a month in the house makes someone want to bust a window, you get over yourself and move on. You remember that what's most important, that you love this person more than you could ever realize.

So this post is dedicated to my wife. After our 10th Christmas together, I would like to say one of the most romantic things I could possibly say to you.

In the middle of my hatred for monopoly, racko, and rummy, at the center of my distaste for nearly any game with dice, cards or character you must move from place to place, there is always something there to cancel it out. There is always something there to push out those negative emotions so that I can actually have an enjoyable time. 

You've done this since I've met you for every turn that takes place in this real game of life. For the real struggles, for the real hardships, for the wonderful times, for the not so wonderful times. You've been there to brighten up my attitude, my life, and change my perspective to let me see, I've enjoyed all of it with you.

So to my wife, this one romantic thing I'd like to say is simple...

You're worth the board games.