A Guide to Proper Halfling Courting

[riorr 1970]

 

A Guide to Proper Halfling Courting

 

 

 

Halflings - we are a small population, thus we must ensure safety of future generations existence. That is, of course, if you and your partner are able. Whilst marriage and having wee lads and lasses is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, not everyone wants this and they can choose to not partake. If you do, I have written this guide to help you secure romantic love and properly nurture your relationship.

 

 

1. Picking a partner.

Firstly, appearance is not that important. You should be physically attracted to a partner, it is unwise to lie, telling them otherwise. However, looks change drastically with life events and age. There are other factors to consider that are key in comparison. Such as:

How much can they drink?

How is their dancing ability?

How well can they remember what foods to acquire from the market?

 

 

2. Securing the relationship.

The easiest way to initiate romance is with a dance. One halfling will offer their hand to the other and they may accept or deny the request. Do not yell, whine or sob publicly if you ask and they say no. If they say yes, have a fun dance and make your intentions clear as soon as possible!

 

You will then begin to go on dates. Picnics, fishing trips and gardening are all sublime dates that most halflings will appreciate. Make sure to be curious about them on our dates, ask questions and listen closely. Notice your feelings grow for them. If they do not, avoid leading them on and wasting their time. I can only emphasize how bad this is for both of you.

 

 

3. Marriage and children.

There is no set length of time you should wait before marriage. If you know your partner well enough, you should be able to predict with a certain degree of accuracy whether they will accept a proposal. Remember sometimes people ARE unpredictable. When proposing, one halfling will present the other with a ring. Should they accept, a wedding will be held in the halflings village. It will be officiated by the Thain in most cases.

 

Care for your halfling kids with everything you have, for they will represent your name and may need guidance from you at any point in life.

 

 

4. Nurturing the relationship.

Marriage brings challenges. Look after each other or the partnership will inevitably fail. Gifts of fresh bread, flowers and handmade items show true commitment to your partner. Clean after your partner when they cook. Give compliments every once in a while. Avoid sugar-coating an issue you have.

 

 

What you should NEVER do:
NEVER pursue someone with an inappropriate age relation to yourself.

NEVER pursue someone you have blood relations to or may have blood relations to.

NEVER pursue a non-halfling.

NEVER force someone into a relationship. If you feel another is forcing you, notify the Sheriff or Thain.

 

 

 

Falco Goldworthy, Retired Elder of Brandybrook

 

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Amura sighs, finding still relationships to be a waste of time. 

 

"Why do all this when you can just find a partner and  put rotten eggs in the walls of someone's home? " she asks