A cross-cultural wedding in Perth, with our dog as ring bearer
One loves with one's heart, but one marries with one's heart, head and gut. For marriage to occur, all three aspects must concur, says the writer. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY
There comes a moment in your relationship when you know you need to discuss The Future.
For D and me, the moment came quite quickly in our courtship. We had met in Perth in 2023, and clicked almost immediately. We both saw life as a spiritual journey, and our time on earth as an opportunity to grow, to become the best possible versions of ourselves, so we can be of service to others.
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