H is to Hold
My theme for this year’s Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is Marriage from A to Z in 55 Words. H is for Holding Each Other in Marriage!
She was walking down the road, yelling at him over the phone.
A sight made her stop in the tracks.
She disconnected the call and suddenly felt more miserable.
When was the last time they did it, she mused.
In the pragmatism of life, holding smartphones and grocery bags had taken precedence over holding hands!
A Word to the Wise
Nothing in this world compares to the comfort and security of having someone just hold your hand. – Richelle E. Goodrich
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April 9, 2014 12:19 am|
So true…I love it when we hold hands while crossing the road like clockwork without even realizing that we do it…
April 9, 2014 10:06 pm|
And isn’t that soooo sweet, Nabanita. It’s the same for us too especially when we are climbing stairs or climbing uphill 😀 ♥
April 9, 2014 12:44 am|
Wow!! Amazing post! And I completely agree.. I’ve read somewhere, “There ll always be room for your hand in mine!!!” 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:07 pm|
Aha! That’s such a lovely thought, Shalini! Thanks 🙂
April 9, 2014 12:48 am|
True…sometimes we forget to cherish those small tiny moments that pass by us without a trace…guess we must capture them…and hold 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:11 pm|
Oh yes, the small joys of life, which make such a big difference!! 🙂
April 9, 2014 12:57 am|
I don’t know what to say… reading it here I too miss that feeling… This sounds so apt in todays world!
April 9, 2014 10:14 pm|
Go on and seize the moment, sweetheart!! ♥
April 9, 2014 1:09 am|
It gives you such a feeling of security, to be connected to someone in such a way.
April 9, 2014 10:25 pm|
Well said, Damaria! And it is such a warm fuzzy feeling!! 🙂
April 9, 2014 1:12 am|
That is so true!
Best regards,
Elizaabeth
April 9, 2014 10:26 pm|
Yes, it is 🙂
April 9, 2014 1:21 am|
very true.. we are overpowered with other things…
April 9, 2014 10:26 pm|
…and miss out on small joys!!
April 9, 2014 1:53 am|
So true!! Love both the quotes – perfect. We started our journey holding hands and I want us to continue like this forever!
April 9, 2014 10:27 pm|
Amen to that, Aditi! ♥
April 9, 2014 3:25 am|
aah the simple joy in holding hands!! it never becomes old fashioned! 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:27 pm|
Never ever!! 🙂
April 9, 2014 3:47 am|
Holding hands might seem like a simple gesture but its more than just that.
For me, it makes me feel loved 🙂
I totally love holding hands while walking around, whereas some people think that is a PDA.
April 9, 2014 10:28 pm|
Let them think whatever they want to, you go ahead and continue to do what you love doing the most, Ananya! 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 6:53 am|
I loved this — one of the reason I never allowed phones or T V during dinner time — it was family time, time to relate and talk to one another. To hold hands and say a prayer of thanksgiving.
April 9, 2014 10:43 pm|
What a fab habit you practice, Carol. Agree, meal time is a sacred time, sitting down together and sharing together! 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 7:24 am|
Love this… Me and my wife Anu love to hold hands and walk when we go out most often!
April 9, 2014 10:46 pm|
Aww… how sweet is that, Danny! Holding hands = Happy hearts 🙂
April 9, 2014 7:58 am|
Oh ! The peace that descends on the stressed mind when someone holds our hands and pacifies us ; as a daughter it was dad, or mom ; now as a wife, it is the hus ! So much of peace it provides !!
April 9, 2014 10:46 pm|
That’s so true, the happy comforting feeling! 🙂
April 9, 2014 8:51 am|
Aww…such a lovely post. Leaves a warmness in the heart. 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:48 pm|
Thank you Praveen 🙂
April 9, 2014 9:47 am|
Lovely post…there is nothing more romantic than holding hands! ♥
April 9, 2014 10:48 pm|
Agree completely, Kathy! 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 10:17 am|
I would say holding hands mean they are locked in palm-kiss.
April 9, 2014 10:49 pm|
Aha! That’s such a lovely thought SG 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:25 am|
Holding hand of a loved one with warmth is soothing .
April 9, 2014 10:49 pm|
Very true 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:33 am|
SG, by far a very wonderful statement and an offshoot of a keen sense of observation, I’m certain.
April 9, 2014 10:50 pm|
Aah! Thank you, Anil 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:37 am|
That’s so true…..I love it, esp. the warmth & closeness I feel! <3 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:50 pm|
And isnt that heavenly 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 10:41 am|
You are just spilling magic everyday ….the quote about holding hands was fab 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:51 pm|
Thank you so much, Sushree! 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:43 am|
beautiful .. you are going great with the challenge .. 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:51 pm|
Thanks a lot, Simple Girl 🙂
April 9, 2014 11:25 am|
utterly sweet!! so many problems could be solved if we just held each other’s hands!!
April 9, 2014 10:53 pm|
Yes, only if… 🙂
April 9, 2014 11:34 am|
The naive joy of holding hands!!! :O That’s heavenly 🙂
~S(t)ri
Participant|AtoZ Challenge 2014
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April 9, 2014 10:53 pm|
🙂 🙂
April 9, 2014 12:09 pm|
I should send this post to Pravs!
April 9, 2014 10:54 pm|
LOL 😀 Do that!! 😀
April 9, 2014 12:37 pm|
This is such a sweet post, feel like going…awwww….:) But really, there is nothing better than holding hands to simply convey the message – I care for you. I really do. No matter what.
A beautiful post, Shilpa 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:55 pm|
Thanks Beloo! Yes, and that I there with you!! 🙂
April 9, 2014 12:49 pm|
I remember holding hands frequently in the early years of marriage. As time passed, the hand-holding reduced, but I think the love has grown. It does feel great every now and then, to hold hands when walking. Makes it special 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:59 pm|
I know the feeling, Shailaja! Make a lot of special moments! ♥ 🙂
April 9, 2014 1:25 pm|
We always walk hand in hand and people call us a romantic couple! I mean, a couple is suppose to hold hands, right? I feel incomplete if he’s around me and I’m not holding him. These small things matter so much in a marriage.
April 9, 2014 11:00 pm|
“I mean, a couple is suppose to hold hands, right?” Hahaha, Nisha, I loved that!! Yes, they are absolutely supposed to hold hands 😀
April 9, 2014 1:30 pm|
Oh….so true, Shilpa. Little expressions like holding your hands brings in security, warmth and speaks volumes about love.
Beautifully worded!
April 9, 2014 11:01 pm|
Yes, such a simple gesture has a profound impact. Thanks a lot, Asha 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 2:16 pm|
I think holding hands is more romantic than anything else. Sweet post.
April 9, 2014 11:01 pm|
Oh that it is!! Thank you Suzy! 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 4:03 pm|
One of your best Shilpa.
April 9, 2014 11:02 pm|
Awwie!! Thank you so much, Tulika! 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 4:39 pm|
simple and sweet. I have always loved holding my husband’s hand, since the days we met.
April 9, 2014 11:02 pm|
That’s awesome, Nats! 🙂
April 9, 2014 5:05 pm|
Revealed the intimacy any couple need to share.
April 9, 2014 11:03 pm|
🙂
April 9, 2014 5:30 pm|
Our busy lives takes away these tiny pleasures from us, even without us knowing…
Good one Shilpa 🙂
April 9, 2014 11:04 pm|
Yes, once a ritual is forgotten few years down the line!! But that shouldnt happen! Thank you Sheethal 🙂
April 9, 2014 5:39 pm|
Awww…love this one, Shilpa. The feeling of comfort when holding your loved ones hand is priceless.
April 9, 2014 11:04 pm|
It indeed is priceless. Thank you Sulekha 🙂 ♥
April 9, 2014 6:15 pm|
I love holding hands… 🙂 make sure I do while walking.
April 9, 2014 11:06 pm|
And that’s simply wonderful, Raj 🙂
April 9, 2014 8:00 pm|
Wow! Commendable effort Shilpa. A theme and 55-ers at that. Great going 🙂
April 9, 2014 11:06 pm|
Thanks a lot, Swaram! Good to see you here! How have you been? 🙂
April 9, 2014 8:32 pm|
The run to follow the lifestyle often lags us in the race of attaining happiness….wonderful
April 9, 2014 11:08 pm|
And isn’t that sad! 😐
April 9, 2014 10:08 pm|
So important to spice up everyday life a little bit, and what can be more romantic than holding hands.. Back in Norway we get these “two-in-one-gloves” – makes it possible for people to hold hands inside the gloves if they are out walking on a cold winter day:-)
April 9, 2014 11:09 pm|
“Two-in-one-gloves”… How cute is that!! Loved the thought behind it!! ♥ 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:34 pm|
The little gestures do count – so long as there’s not too much of PDA 😆
April 9, 2014 11:11 pm|
LOL 😀 Yes, too much of PDA can land us in trouble 😀
April 9, 2014 10:41 pm|
a very sweet post Shilpa n so true. Made my eyes mist, I’ve no idea when I last held hands.
April 9, 2014 11:13 pm|
Awwie! Hugs Sunila! Like they say, it’s never too late – never too late to start over!! ♥ 🙂
April 9, 2014 10:56 pm|
This one made me think and really I believe it has been a long time..
April 9, 2014 11:16 pm|
Hmmm… you can do that right now, Richa!! Hugs and ♥
April 9, 2014 11:01 pm|
It’s been a long time since we’ve held hands too. This was a great post. thanks for sharing it.
April 9, 2014 11:20 pm|
Hi Scott! They say, it is never too late to do the right thing. So go on do it right now! Thanks, glad you liked this post 🙂
April 10, 2014 12:25 am|
Beautiful message in few words.
April 10, 2014 2:21 am|
Holding hands.. a simple act but so much profound it is.. Good 55er 🙂
April 10, 2014 4:20 am|
So true Shilpa, it is comforting to hold hands when you are out walking. Here in the US most people hold hands but back in India, it is only the very young or very old that do so.
April 10, 2014 10:06 am|
Yes, it’s wonderful to have someone you can hold hands with. 🙂 We still do, after 40+ years of marriage.
April 10, 2014 10:45 am|
Lovely post.
April 11, 2014 10:29 am|
sweetest gesture of love!!
April 14, 2014 7:34 pm|
It gives such a wonderful feeling of love,concern and security
April 18, 2014 5:44 am|
My husband and I hold hands whenever we can…when we’re out walking, when we’re sitting on the sofa watching tv, etc.
April 22, 2014 3:43 pm|
There is something special about holding hands…almost brings you closer. Especially after an argument… 🙂
May 2, 2014 1:49 pm|
Wow! That was beautiful. And true. 🙂