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I am consumed this week preparing for my parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary bash. I would be hard-pressed to come up with all the ways this longevity and example of enduring love has impacted my life. Maybe that's why my first writing love was romance. So while I take care of last minute details, enjoy some quotes from people who've also crossed this marital milestone and have found the secret to happily ever after. And, don't forget to join me back here same time tomorrow for our very special time travel-lovin'-short-story-authoring guest of Storyteller, Sherry Isaac. I'm counting on you all to shower her with Vortex love.
Now for the laaaahve. From Sheryl P. Kurland's beautiful coffee table book Everlasting Matrimony:
"Your partner is not a mind reader. Say what’s on your mind." ~ Gilda Gittleman
"I think respecting each other’s interests is important and giving each other permission willingly to pursue their hobbies." ~ Rose Savage
"Physical closeness is important; intimacy is important, sharing a bed. And couples need to take time out to do something for themselves. I believe in life together, but you need some time to yourself, too." ~ Fleurette Kurtzman
"Don't discuss sensitive subjects before dinner - eat first." ~ Renee Flager
"Married people have to love one another unselfishly, keep doing for each other. And you have to like one another." ~ Louis Goldberg
"I never thought about it being easy or hard." ~ Claire Berenson
"We both have a sense of humor, and that’s what gets us through. You’re doomed without it." ~ Louise Fradkin
"Trust is most essential to a successful marriage. I always felt that my husband was honest and reliable." ~ Helen Bronson
"For those about to get married — Do not over romanticize. Marriage is not the panacea. Marriage probably will not be problem free. Rather, be problem-aware. If and when problems appear, work them through. Sometimes these are easy, other times difficult." ~ Arthur Cohen
See you tomorrow!
2 comments:
30 years advice: Learn how to say "Yes, dear, you're right" in at least ten different ways
and when she says "It's about time you figured that out"
Then just shut the hell up, not even a grunt or groan, because if you say anything more the whole conversation goes on until she has the absolute final and last word.
Wow, me?
Humor and trust are certainly common sentiments for this. I think my wife and I have both.
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