he’s cold, she’s hot
she keeps him warm
he’s tidy, she’s a mess
he takes care
he runs fast, she walks
he slows down to walk with her
he’s wound tight
she massages the tension
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Loving Someone With OCD
My husband and I are complete opposites, yes we attract, but we clash too. I have always been laid back, too laid back in my opinion. I don’t clean often, he does most of that due to his OCD. I was spoiled growing up, someone came into clean. I wonder if this is why cleaning is not “natural” to me? I’m messy in the kitchen and klutzy in general. I don’t think I will change after 40 years of being me.
I’m searching ways to help my husband with his OCD. I’m reading up on it, trying to understand it, how to deal with it well and not make it worse for him. We have sought out help in the past for other issues with no success. He is sick of waiting rooms, copays and doctors that won’t help. Who could blame him? I’m determined to succeed in helping him as he as helped me when I need him most.
In Training
Nike, Goddess
of speed, strength and victory
speed, for when mine fall
strength, to carry them home
victory, to mend, protect and love
Lovers
come follow me love
down to our sanctuary
linens on the floor
bare
our true selves
offered unconditionally
sounds of my soul
he only knows
euphoria
shooting stars behind my eyelids
pulling my hips down
one in many ways
Mutual Adoration
she is less than graceful
he catches her every time
she is forgetful
he is her reminder
she is whimsical
but he keeps her grounded
he thinks too much
she evens him out
he never slows down
she makes him relax and enjoy life
he works hard for their family
she can’t show enough appreciation
he is strong, inside and out
she is carried by him often
she taught him to say “I love you”
his children love hearing him say it
he is adored by her
she’s making sure he knows
-S.M.
Truth Seeker 