The other night at the Scottish pub, my wife and I started to talk with a woman who was by herself at the bar. I've noticed lately that people are occasionally amazed and congratulatory when we tell them that we have been married for 28 years. This woman fell into that category. The reaction surprises me. I guess I am used to the concept that one marries once for life. It runs in both our families. It is the norm. My sister, my parents, my numerous aunts and uncles. I can not think of one divorce. Death yes, marital problems yes, divorce no (or at least few and far between).
But I guess in the 21st century it is less the norm. This woman it seems was married for 11 years and has been single for 25 years.
Perhaps we should feel that approaching 30 years of marriage is an accomplishment worthy of congratulations, more challenging than a marathon. Then again it does not feel challenging at all really as my wife has made it easy for me. Any challenging periods have been 100% my fault.
I am curious to see how the Toughest 10k turned out this morning. My guess is that there were 119 runners.
Go Browns, Beat Houston.
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My dad was telling me about a conversation he had with a friend who asked if he considered marriage a lifetime commitment. "Yes," said my dad. His friend then said "do you think our KIDS consider it the same way?" My dad wasn't sure anymore.
My parents have been married for 32 years. I certainly intend to see that Jose and I follow that pattern. :)
Sounds like you and your lovely wife deserve a wonderful 30th wedding anniversary trip to somewhere amazing!
LOL, I guess your lovely wife reads this blog.
Next week, we celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary.
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