The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

I haven't seen this new Will Ferrell movie yet, Talledega Nights but I'm sure you've seen/heard the trailers for it and this particular scene and quote:

Dear Lord Baby Jesus, I want to thank you for this wonderful meal, my two beautiful son's, Walker and Texas Ranger, and my Red-Hot Smokin' Wife, Carley

This morning I wasn't so much inspired by the quote as what I've been reading motivated my urge to quote it. What I've been reading begs the questions, in a marriage and committed relationship, how far can you go just on being red hot and smokin'?

I read a story in a self-help book that I could relate to. It was the story of a woman who was dating someone she was "ridiculously attracted to". But she held back a part of herself and never let herself get too attached because she knew that he was immature, controlling, noncommital and irresponsible. That helped me stop feeling guilty that I never let myself go and have held back a lot. What I'm doing is actually sensible and normal, not a character flaw of coldness on my part. Granted, there are plenty of things I know I need to do differently to help my relationships out but when lust confuses the issue..

Anyway, I'm off to the gym now. I didn't go yesterday but I didn't have to because I was swimming/dancing/running around all day/night yesterday.