But it's been worth it, wouldn't have had it any other way. Been married 36 years yesterday to this womderful woman. Been thru some hard times, some good one's, some sad and some very trying times as well but here we are still with one another after 36 years. The marriage is so much stronger today than yesterday or any preceeding day for that matter. Here's a pic on our wedding day.
Congrats Rick! That is a real accomplishment, especially these days. Sounds like you found someone who is willing to work with you through everything.
Congratulation's Rick to you and your wife!! Long lasting marriages are not to common of a thing these days, my hats off to you both!!!
Congrats Rick! My parents had their 49th a few days ago. JZ, that's what she's been thinking....not you.
Congratulations Rick! My wife and I celebrated our 29th last friday. In this day and age, there aren't a lot of long term marriages anymore. Finch - Marriage isn't always easy. If if were, there wouldn't be so many divorces. If both of you set your spouses needs and desires over your own, it'll have more good times than bad. Three of the biggest keys to a successful marriage are: COMMUNICATION - Listen to what your spouse is saying and do your best to comprehend the message. COMPROMISE - Learn to find a middle ground on those issues you and your spouse are poles apart on. COMPASSION - Listen to the verbal and learn to read the non-verbal signs that your spouse has something bothering them. When you hear/see these signs, show them that you know their pain and react. Do something special that will brighten their day/outlook. These won't guarantee smooth sailing all the way, but will help calm the seas. Sorry Rick for the sidetrack in your thread. We'll now return to the regularly scheduled subject....
Rick that is AWESOME stuff right there! Congrats to both of you!!! I was there 9 months into my marriage, Justin .. then God showed me that I couldn't be a selfish jackass and have a happy marriage :d .... I have learned to defer to her on many things without compromising who I am as an individual....
It's been a little over a year for me and I am learning and going to learn just that. Congrats Rick. It's refreshing to hear about the ones that work.
I'm good on about half of the aforementioned "keys." Its a work in progress. Can you love your wife but not really like her? :D
