Durante diez años fui su esposa en todos los sentidos, excepto por una cosa: nuestro matrimonio oficial. Cuando le pedí una firma, se rió: “Es solo un pedazo de papel”. A la mañana siguiente, su sonrisa desapareció.

we were together.

And I was sure the postage stamp wouldn’t change anything.

But on our 10th anniversary  wedding I realized I didn’t want to wait any longer.

Weddings

I didn’t want a lavish wedding.

I didn’t want an expensive ring.

I just needed one thing – to hear that after ten years he really chose me.

I booked a table in a good restaurant.

At dinner, gathering courage, I said calmly:

“Michael, maybe we should finally get married? Even if it’s just a little ceremony for our loved ones.’