After 23 Years of Marriage,
Wife Asks Husband on a Date and Learns He Is Ashamed of Her — Story of the Day
After twenty-three years of marriage and four children, Jack and Mary’s life had settled into a joyless routine. Jack worked, then lounged on the couch, while Mary tirelessly managed the household. Longing for the romance of their youth, Mary suggested a date night, but Jack cruelly dismissed her, saying she looked “terrible” and he was ashamed of her. Devastated, Mary cried as Jack left. Visiting his friend Samuel, Jack saw Samuel’s wife glowing with joy from a surprise date and gifts. Samuel’s words hit hard: he made every day special for his wife, who
deserved love and appreciation. Struck by guilt, Jack returned home with a silver necklace and an apology, inviting Mary to a date at a new downtown restaurant. The next evening, Mary’s radiant transformation reminded Jack of her true beauty. They began nurturing their relationship with regular dates and small gestures, rekindling their love. Their home filled with joy again, proving that appreciation and effort can revive even a weary marriage.
