Just a reminder that if you didn't read our post on Friday, March 23, this post may not make a whole lot of sense.
Today is "Big Announcement Clue #2 Day!" Under the red double lines below, you'll find one or two clues about what it is we're going to announce during the first week of April. The clue or clues may be a phrase or a word that if you think about it, might lead you to some ideas about what it is we're going to be announcing.
If you think you may have discovered a "clue", leave a comment sharing what you think the clue is pointing to. You're free to make as many guesses as you like, but for each guess you have to connect it to the "clue" you think you've discovered.
For example, if you say, "I think the special occasion is (X) because Brad keeps using the word 'Y' over and over again in the post. And that can only mean this is about 'Z'."
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It was a while into our relationship before Matty and I met some other gay couples who had been together for a considerable length of time. We got the chance to spend time with them and it was so reassuring to see that if two people care about and love each other, they can have a successful relationship.
We had already met some "downers" who maybe had never experienced love or maybe had some bad experiences where they had been hurt in some way. That's how we explained why they might have been skeptical about whether long-term Love was even possible.
We did get some really good advice about how to think about being "in love" with someone. We found ourselves following a lot of the advice that sounded solid and wise.
Some of the advice we followed was, "Don't try to rush things or make yourself feel something just because it's how other couples do things."
The other advice we got was, "Just because you have arguments or disagreements doesn't mean your love is doomed. Sometimes talking through your problems can lead to new understandings and a deeper love."
We were really fortunate to have met some of these couples and gotten some good things to think about. Much of their advice we sill follow today, and we're a stronger couple because of it.
OK, now you're getting cryptic, unless the "long term Love" thing really is leading to all of last post's romantic guesses.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm going to take "something solid and wise" and guess that instead of getting a dog you are getting an owl. (OK, pretty lame, but I'm stumped here.) Getting a visit from Jerry? ... help me out, guys.
LOL an owl...I love it!
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ReplyDeleteYou are a sweet young man...whom I love...but seriously? You are killing me Bradley! I am clueless--Never mind--I am going to go and write some more of your anniversary story--and leave the guessing up to the others. Sweet boy, kiss Matty for me! And stop torturing your friend Sammy! LOL!
I loved your post Brad and I must say you and Matt were lucky to meet those people who help you in your relationship.
ReplyDeleteI have read your post many times and I noticed that you used the word "advice" five times. I think after getting these advice from those couples, you have decided to give advice through this blog for the young gay men out there who think they will never find love and that the big announcement is related with your blog. I also know that my answer is biased because I think I know what it is since the beginning and I am probably wrong. I'll see.
Have a good day guys. Big hugs.
I stick with my earlier guess that you're getting married, having a commitment ceremony or something...because that's what I want.
ReplyDeleteLOL.
Okay, seriously, I kind of agree with Carnell, you're going to start giving out advice to young gay couples out there (which I think is a brilliant idea: Dear Matt and Brad, my lover and I...)
Ok Bradley, your clues are more subtle than Mattys. I am sorta clueless as well. I'm going to sort of echo what Vicktor said and say I hope hope hope that it is something to do with marriage or an engagement of sorts. I could really use some very happy news right now. But Carnell had a good point that you keep talking about giving and following advice. You were also talking about long term realtionships and love. So maybe those were clues and you're both going to give advice as Carnell and Vicktor said. That would be happy news too but engagement or marriage would be happier lol
ReplyDeleteAll my love to you both and big hugs!!
Well, I just want to say that you both are so sweet together. No matter what your announcement I know that your blog is helping people who might not otherwise have a place that they feel comfortable. Thanks for being such a loving example of what a committed relationship can be.
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Just wanted to say that I love the fact that you boys put this blog out there for everyone to see. It is wonderful that you can reach so many people who may have no other forum to really be themselves. You show all of us what a great example of a growing, committed relationship can be. Thank you.
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LOL...my computer is crazy! It was so true it said it twice!!! LOL.
DeleteThank you everybody for your humor and well wishes! You guys are the best! We're getting closer to our announcement and hope you stay tuned. We're almost there! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe theme seems to be love, exciting, and new . . . come aboard, we're expecting you. I get it, you are Matty are going on a cruise to celebrate your 2nd year anniversary of being together.
DeleteSeems to me you are leading up to announcing your engagement. True?
ReplyDeleteI spy... the word love 6 times and the word couple 4 times.
ReplyDeleteLate, yet again! :) But 'relationship/s', 'couple/s', and (agreeing here with Carnell and Vic) 'advice' all sound good to me.
ReplyDeleteSo, once you're married :o) you're going to set up a marriage/relationship guidance councilling workshop for young people - so that you can pass on all you've learnt and experienced in your own (incredibly wonderful) relationship.
Hugs, and a few giggles
Carole-Ann