My wife and I met 31 years ago when we were in our teens. It was truly love at first sight. We met at work and she played hard to get. But we still ended up going out.

We have raised 4 children. Our youngest is 18 years old and in college now.

I say we grew up together, we have been through a lot of good times and tough times. If you truly care about someone you will do anything for them. Sometimes they need a little space and sometimes they need a hug. Being able to tell when to do what is part skill, part intuition and part luck.

We sometimes try to say the same things at the same. Or one of us will want something and the other will say it or get it. Naysayers would say being around each other makes for similar habits. I like to believe it comes from a higher plane, past life or something spiritual. We spend a lot of time together but sometimes it is just freaky.

We make time for each other daily but once a week on Sundays we spend time with each other with no interuptions, no distractions and just her and I.

Maybe our relationship is unique maybe it is just a given. She cooks and cleans and I take care of the cars, the yard and any other home issues I can.

 We don't argue about money, she is very unselfish and cares not for diamonds and expensive trinkets. We went all out for the kids and now that we have our credit cards paid off we only buy what we can afford.

We work together every day and sleep in the same bed every night. If we are apart long we miss each other. Companion's, lovers, partners and friends. That's what our relationship is about.

I once heard that for a marriage to be succesful it has to be 100%, and 100% for each partner not 50%, 50%.

I hope this helps.

Bob