38 years ago today...

Mikes72dart said

Thats awesome congrats, Something happened in the last 10 ,15 yrs I'm not sure what but I'm turning 40 this yr been with my wife 21 years and I couldn't even count the number of divorced people I know. Personaly I think people have lost the simplicity of communication (face to face) There;s no sole no passion in a text or a phone call. My favorite thing to get is a hand written letter. Thankyou for your example and inspiration,it does matter to some of us.

Mike

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I agree. Commitment to each other is a requirement, as is listening. It's not always smooth sailing, but, when you're not looking for "a way out" it never crosses your mind. I love Joyce now more than I ever did. It doesn't stop. This February 17th will mark 40 years from the day we met. I was 27, Joyce was 25. Speaking for myself, I knew almost immediately that I was done looking.

I hope the younger generations learn to appreciate what it REALLY means to be married, and the compromises that need to be made by both parties, to make it work. Congrats to you on a long marriage, especially after getting married so young. That's quite an achievement , itself.