It has exactly been 7 years since andrea and I hooked up together. And among the 6 annivesary celebrations we’ve had, I have to say that this year’s is one of the most not-so-extravagant we’ve experienced. All the financial worries are giving us a hard time. In fact, andrea approached me earlier and I could see that she was really feeling down and lonely. She asked me, “don’t you feel lonely?”. I paused for a while and then I told her…

“A month and seven years ago, I thought I to myself, I want this woman to be my wife. 7 years ago I said I want to live in a place far from the people we know – just me and her. 7 years ago, I told myself she’s the one I want to start a family with… Finally I answered her NO! I’m not lonely. Not the least bit. There couldn’t possibly be any reason for me to feel lonely. You agreed to marry me. We’re living in a house far from our families (that we may not own yet but it still is ours until June). And with Mateo, we’re now a family. I may not be the richest man on earth but I am certainly one of the happiest. And that’s because you love me!”And then she stared at me, laid her head on my shoulder and wept silently. It was not the most extravagant celebration of our anniversary but it certainly was one of the most memorable.