"Our nerves were frayed by the logistics of it all at times, but friends and family stepped up - and love shone through"
"I never wanted to get married. Which is not to say I wanted to never get married."
"In our late 20s, our bohemian college friends started donning suits and white dresses and walking down the aisle. They gave us great days out, but we opted for a different route. "We don't need no piece of paper from the city hall," Ruth would say, quoting Joni Mitchell."
The narrator felt ambivalent about marriage, acknowledging a personal reluctance without ruling it out entirely. Friends from college began marrying in traditional ceremonies, prompting contrast with the narrator's choice. Logistical challenges around planning created stress and frayed nerves at times. Close friends and family intervened with practical help and emotional support. The presence and assistance of loved ones helped ease difficulties and allowed affection to remain central. A quoted sentiment emphasized rejecting formal paperwork as necessary for commitment, reflecting a preference for a less conventional approach to partnership.
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