happy marriage
Five tips?
(a) trust in one another
(b) communication must remain open at all times about anything
(c) honesty is the best policy
(d) compassion
(e) love
That's about it.
That's exactly what I would've said!
And we've been married, very happily, for almost 22 years now...
TammyYou're quite welcome Tammy.
My grandmother and her live-in boyfriend, never married, but where together for close to 30 years. When she came down with dementia and was hospitalized, he had no one, not even family.
He died 11 months later, and she died 10 months after he did.
That's so sad.
Honestly, you hear of that happening so often, don't you? And, having what I have had for all of these years with my husband, I can imagine the terrible feeling of loss they must go through.
Although we have three kids, and grandkids now, and I love them to death, it would still be unbearable to go on without my Tom...
Sorry, didn't mean to be morbid here, but what you said hit home, Cagsil...
TammyIt was sad to live through it and watch it happen before my eyes. However, it still simply proves "marriage" isn't a requirement for a long loving relationship.
Thank you Tammy.
You're absolutely right, Cagsil...a piece of paper doesn't matter a bit, when you love someone...
It's funny--I didn't even think about them not being married when you were talking about them--I was all wrapped up in the emotional part of it...
Tammy
- Precious Williamsposted 14 years ago
0Definitely true to a degree...you have to have at least SOME things that are just yours! My husband and I share a lot of interests, but he keeps golf for himself and I keep my crafts for me
. We don't have separate bedrooms (need nightly snuggles!) but each have our own areas that are just ours...when we buy a place, these areas will be his garage and my greenhouse, we don't even have to hear each other if we don't want to! And I also agree with the above bits...the piece of paper doesn't really matter, the relationship and the commitment are what does. While I am very happy to be my husband's wife, if it weren't for matters like health insurance, etc., there really wouldn't be any compelling reason to be legally married.
Just one: don't even think about trying to change him
Every marriage is unique. Ours works great and this is how we keep it that way...
1. Know your partners top 3 needs and honor them.
2. Know what is most hurtful to your partner and honor it always.
3. Keep your individual identity alive and well.
4. Communicate well. Listen and share often.
5. Have fun together every chance you get
Right, you recognized their love, through my words. Funny how that works, huh? 
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