My parents have been married 50 years (ages 70 and 71) and are very happy. I know that is not the same with everyone. Don't take my word for it:
My mother says, "It took me all this time to get him trained. Why in the world would I want to start over and do all that work again! Young people today are far to quick to give up. It takes commitment, communication, patience, and a lot of love to make it work. You can't take each other for granted"
My dad says, "I don't feel like we've been married that long. It seems only yesterday, when we walked down the aisle. I'm not saying it has been easy. Neither of us are perfect and it takes a lot to work problems out, but when you love someone, it's worth it. I've never regretted it. We are much closer than we've ever been because we know what we went through to stay together. It takes 2 people to make a marriage and both have to be willing to work it out. Which means you have to be willing to admit when you're wrong (laughs) even when you think it may not be your fault."
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Coke in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!".
My parents have just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary and they are blissfully happy, I have seen it more so recently as my dad has been quite ill. It is lovely to see them holding hands and looking into each others eyes, marriage does work sometimes, just not for me
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