Had a Arranged Marriage? Make your First Anniversary Special

First marriage anniversary is always special for couples, you are completing a whole year that was spent exploring each other, finding love and each passing day makes it more special. But what happens if your marriage was arranged? In an arranged marriage you adjust and fall in love with your husband slowly. The day is special because you feel you are special for each other. 

Take the day off

This is your first anniversary and you deserve a break So just forget work and deadlines for a day. Take the day off and spend it together. Why not visit a place where you met post the marriage was arranged? How about just doing something that you enjoy together? A movie or dinner maybe?

Or simply go through your wedding album together and enjoy laughing about how awkward you both were back then?

Have an anniversary Photo shoot

With all the photos from engagement and wedding where you were awkward and your discomfort was obvious in any frame. Now that you are in love the pictures will reflect it. You can hire a professional photographer and do the photo shoot. Dress up and get some romantic shots clicked. You can frame them for posterity. 

Go for a Romantic Date

Instead of going on romantic getaways like any other couple, why not spend the day out. being teenagers in love? You can go for long rides on your bike, plan for a picnic on the outskirts of the city or just relish street food together! You can take your better half to your favorite cafe in college- a place where you once spent hours with friends, wishing for that someone special to come into your life! 

Make your gifts special

Because you have linked through arranged marriage, your first wedding anniversary gift holds a deeper significance than the rest. The gifts you give each other today will be like a representation of your love developed in the year. So, what can you gift which will hold true to your feelings? You might decide to get something that your partner likes. But you can also add a little note expressing your feelings or talking about fond memories built over the months. 

Just the two of you

As the day ends, you can spend the evening cozying up. Plan it all out- the candle lights, forget cooking today and order for your favorite food and wine, play your favorite soothing music and just enjoy each other’s company. You may have done this before, but your first wedding anniversary makes it more special. Intimate moments will be even more pleasurable and enjoyable tonight, Cheers!

Find out if he is your Soul Mate

You have been dating him for months now, and recently you have got a strong feeling that he might be the one, but how can you make the final decision. How can you be sure? There is always this fear that I may be wrong in catching the signs or maybe it’s unreal and dreamy. I have had my friend’s talk of such feelings and few weeks later they are heartbroken. 

We all question the difference between infatuation and love. No worries! We are here to help you understand the clear signs you need to look out for. Read on..

Listen to your Intuition

What we mean by this is that is he comprehending your thoughts and feelings? We are not expecting him to complete your sentence, that’s just mush talk. The attraction and love leads to an unspoken understanding where he will be able to understand your actions and motives even before you do them. When we have a certain connect with a person we love, we are able to intuitively know his moods. We are able to judge his highs and lows and support him accordingly. 

Does his company relax you?

In this time and age when our lives are governed by anxiety, pressures and deadlines we all need some time off to relax and de-stress. We are not talking to taking a spa here! Do you feel relaxed and completely at ease in the current relationship? If you’ve had a bad day at work, are you comfortable enough to share your angst with him? Does his word act as a soothing balm and encouragement to you? If yes then you are in a compatible relationship where you can be yourself and chill on your terms. We are glad that you have found your soul mate if few minutes with him can make your worries melt away. 

Can you share your darkest secrets with him?

You have few personal secrets that even your parents or close friends may not know. But now that you are in a relationship and want to take it forward, you want to unburden yourself and start on a clean slate. Are you able to share your darkest secrets with him? More importantly, is he ok with this? Many of us may share our secrets as a sign of trust and love but the reactions expected can vary. If your lover shows love and understanding and assures his love inspite of this then hold onto him and never let him go. Such men are rare. 

What role he plays in your life?

If your lover is just that then I believe this relationship won’t go far. If he talks to you as a friend, supports you in your problems, encourages you in your lows, pampers you when you are stressed then he is playing a lot of roles as a friend, lover, protector them he is for keeps. I am not just saying this girl! You hold on to this man, as you have certainly found your soul mate.