The day I said ‘I do’ to a pair of boots – Part II

In a conversation with Wanjcha we found similarities between me buying a pair of boots and finding a hubby. Here’s how:

“The thing with boots and me is it is difficult to find a pair of boot that fit properly because of my small calves.” I think I have commitment issues. The finality of marriage scares me and I sometimes believe I will not find someone who totally understands me and whom I can totally connect with.

“I was one of those women destined to love boots but never find the perfect pair for myself – the one that would give me the oomph.” I do want to have a relationship and fall in love and share my complicated life and crazy mind with someone, with the perfect one, with whom I can feel that we are meant to be together.

“I had the intention of getting myself a pair of boots. I was even prepared to pay extra at a shop where I was told they would have boots that fit me.” Its shaadi hunting time and after much thought, wrestling, advise, experience, insight and observation, I know I have to compromise with marriage and I am more aware of what I am willing to compromise on.

“It was one of those boutique shops so a sale on one of their items was still a little higher than the shops I usually frequent.” This is where I think I know what I want from a guy based on past experiences and basic wants. Where the usual types I like are not panning out, or I like a different type of guy because that difference attracts me.

“But they had a pair of boots that was a very snug fit by the feet, a little bit too big around the calves and slightly pricy.” I think I am pretty adaptable and the varying characteristics of the guys I like are proof of this. I can make it work if I feel that it might work. But I don’t want to compromise totally and I don’t want a guy that I have to change in order to make the relationship work.

“The display shoe was my size, the price was very reasonable, it was comfortable and had the look that I was going for. All this decided in less than 5 mins!” I have learnt that it is not always necessary to spend a year getting to know someone. Sometimes I know within a week, sometimes it takes a few months. But when I meet the right person, I will know.

“And I am now the proud owner of a pair of shiny, pointy toed, stiletto heeled killer boots” Watch this space!