Wow . . . 49 years ! ! !
Today my parents are celebrating 49 years of marriage.
and I know that despite the fact that my mother has threatened time and again to trade my dad in for 2 x 37 year olds
(and she'd give them a run for their money too
) I know that they are as much in love today as they were 49 years ago. I see it in the way they look at each other .. . the occassional touch . . . the way my mother blushes
when my Dad flirts 
with her . . . . the way she makes sure he gets the best cut of meat at dinner time 
. . . or she will prepare a meal a certain way because that's the way that HE likes it . . . 
Their entire circle of friends can booast similar marital longevity. My youngest brother celebrated 16 years, my older brother, 25 years this year.
Even my friends have stayed in there marriages for years.
In fact it creates quite a stir when we hear of a divorce in our friendship and family community.
(The exception would be the last line of female cousins on my dad side . . .but that's a blog for another day)
So do I believe in lasting and happy marriages . . .YEAHH
I have too much evidence around me to doubt it
:(Doesn't mean that its for me but. . . .
)Do you know of such marriages ? ? ?
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they argued .. but if something happens to one of them the other will go with them soon. thats how close they are.. they have a strong love..
Thanks for sharing you parents'bond with us . . . that's a long time . . . be blessed
Take yourself time to heal . . . it's needed . . .
but don't give up on yourself and love just yet . . .
Yeah I do see these kinds of marriages where not only have the two been together for a rather long time but they are actually happy and content with one another....so it must be possible right?
Makes me think that it has to do with just being with the right person and enough compromise and consideration from both people
May they forever enjoy the dance
When I married it was for life but it was not to be! My ex-father and mother-in-law have been married for 48 years and my grandparents(RIP) where hitched for 52 years. It is a very "great" thing in this world to see those examples of "real" love and committment!
@Yazz,
My heart aches to hear how you speak of love and commitment! Your young and beautiful and have a lot of life left in you. Someone will come along and change your mind, just wait, it'll happen!
Stay positive for whatever you want in life, whether it be love, money or enjoyment of the relationships you already have in your life.
Cheers and let's try to move on and love again!
Your looking especially awesome in your new pic! I hope you have a Excellent day!
Cheers!
1. Years back I went to my moms home we visited a couple. Both in their 90s...married at age 14 & 16. Both holding hands & giving pecks on each others cheeks.
2. I work in a long term care facility....husbands & wives come every day hours at a time. Just being there regardless. There is even a couple & they're in their 20s (so sad...too young!).
Yes, I think you're might be right . . . a bit of compromise and consideration probably wouldn't hurt in some cases
Hi there
I think everyone starts off with the expectation of it lasting forever, it's the ones who make it for the long haul, who give us the courage to keep hoping that a real committment is possible