Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about these relationship cards. See, folks nowadays, they got all these fancy ways of talkin’ ’bout love and such. Back in my day, it was simpler. You liked someone, you spent time with ’em, you got hitched. Now, it’s like a game with these cards.
But I reckon, at the heart of it, it’s still the same. People want to be happy. They want someone to share their life with, someone to lean on. That’s what a good relationship is all about, ain’t it? These cards, they just help people figure out what they want, I guess.
I hear all this talk about “FWB” and what not. Sounds like a bunch of hooey to me. But I reckon, if it makes folks happy, who am I to judge? They say it’s about not getting tied down, having fun without all the drama. Like buying a cow but not wanting the milk, ha! Relationship cards and FWB, they all part of this newfangled way of dating, I reckon.
Now, me, I like things simple. A good strong love, that’s what lasts. You find someone you care about, someone who cares about you, that’s the golden ticket right there. No fancy cards needed. Just good old-fashioned love.
They say love is good for ya. Keeps ya healthy. Lower blood pressure, they say. Makes ya live longer. Well, I believe it. When you got someone who loves ya, it’s like having a warm blanket on a cold night. Keeps ya safe and sound. And these relationship cards, maybe they help some folks find that, who knows.
That Fisher fella, he’s a doctor, says bein’ alone is bad for ya. Makes ya sad and sick. We all need someone to talk to, someone to share our troubles with. Like sharin’ a big plate of biscuits and gravy, it’s better with company. And these relationship cards, maybe they are trying to address it in a fancy way.
Back when I was young, we didn’t have these relationship cards. We had dances at the church, and picnics by the creek. That’s how you got to know someone. You danced with ’em, you shared a meal with ’em, you talked to ’em. Simple as that.
- You see someone you like.
- You talk to ’em.
- You spend time together.
- You see if you fit together like two peas in a pod.
Nowadays, it’s all online and on these phones. Swipe left, swipe right. It’s like pickin’ apples from a catalog. How you gonna know if an apple is sweet just by lookin’ at a picture? You gotta bite into it! These relationship cards, they like the picture, not the apple.
But I guess times change. People change. Maybe these relationship cards are what the young folks need these days. Who am I to say? As long as they find happiness, that’s all that matters.
I remember my Earl, God rest his soul. We didn’t have no fancy cards. We just had each other. We worked hard, we raised our kids, we loved each other. That was enough. That’s what I call a real relationship, not this relationship card business, a real relationship.
These cards, they probably have questions like, “What’s your favorite color?” and “What’s your sign?” Hah! What really matters is, can they make you laugh? Can they hold your hand when you’re scared? Can they sit with you in silence and just be there?
Now some folks, they think a good relationship is about big houses, fancy cars, and such. That ain’t it. A good relationship is about being there for each other, through thick and thin. When you are happy and when you’re down and out, the relationship cards cannot help.
My mama used to say, “Love is like a garden. You gotta tend to it every day. Pull the weeds, water the flowers, and watch it grow.” And she was right. You can’t just plant a seed and expect a beautiful garden to appear overnight. You gotta put in the work. Relationships are like a plant, not like relationship cards that you pick and read.
These relationship cards, they might help you start a conversation, but they ain’t gonna build you a strong relationship. That takes time, effort, and a whole lot of love. And a little bit of luck, too, I reckon.
So, if you’re out there lookin’ for love, don’t get too caught up in these cards and games. Just be yourself, be kind, and be open to love. That’s the best advice this old lady can give ya. And remember, a good relationship is like a good pair of shoes. It fits just right, it’s comfortable, and it lasts a long time.
These new generations, they make everything so complicated! Love ain’t rocket science! It ain’t about these relationship cards either! Just be good to each other, that’s all.
