As you already know, I’m planning my wedding for this year. So one of the most important things I am yet to prepare for is writing my own vows . I’ve always loved it when the couple exchanges heartfelt messages with one another, but there are certain phrases that I think I’d like to omit.
So when I recently stumbled upon a Reddit thread from a bride who wants to remove the ‘in sickness’ part from her wedding vows, I was intrigued. Let’s find out more about this. Shall we?
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What is the point of a wedding?
It’s not about the dress, the party, or even the guest list. What it is about is two people committing to each other for the rest of their lives. That’s the most important part, no? What about the vows?
Are wedding vows really that important?
Well, if you ask some people, they will say “yes.” So when a bride recently posted on Reddit that she wants to remove the “in sickness” part from her wedding vows, folks sure had a lot to say about it.
Here’s what this bride said:
Even though it’s harsh, she stated that she hates taking care of sick people. She continued by saying that she and her siblings always took care of their parents when they were ill, and she hated it.
She went on by saying this:
She hates the feeling of being bound or obligated to take care of somebody. So when the couple was discussing their wedding vows, the groom opted to stick to the traditional Christian vows. But the bride wanted to replace “in sickness” with “in happiness.”
Here’s what happened next.
Apparently, after she suggested this, the groom started questioning if he still wanted to marry her. OMG! What? He’s not comfortable with the change and is pretty mad at her about it. Yikes! So she went to Reddit to get some advice.
I don’t know if that was the right move.
After seeing a few comments on the thread, I see that many people are making fun of her. Some said things like, “‘Till I can find a better ride, financial, and/or physical.” Or “for as long as you’re healthy but if you cough I’m leaving,” lol.
Oh my goodness, ha, ha.
Now I feel a little bad for this bride. Other people asked some serious questions in regards to her decision. For example, somebody posted this, “I wonder who will take care of her when she is sick? She wants to be abandoned if she gets cancer?”
Well, truthfully it goes both ways. If she’s unwilling to take care of her sick husband then what about when she gets sick?
Now, that’s an important aspect to consider, no?
Most people questioned her love for her partner.
“Exactly this. Are you capable of actual love, OP? For most people love does not evaporate when someone we love is suffering. Do not marry anyone and for the love of God DO NOT PROCREATE.”
Oh, no! That’s a bit harsh!
What do you think of this?
Do you think this wedding vows swap is a reasonable request? Or do you think this bride-to-be is asking for trouble? Honestly, if somebody isn’t prepared to be around for their loved one no matter what, perhaps marriage isn’t for them? How do you feel about that? Do you agree?
