Frances Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Thank you. In 16 days my wife and I will hit the 11 year mark. With all the ups-and-downs we've had lately, which I've posted about, in reflection, it wouldn't surprise me if we eventually hit at least double the number of years before we're through. We've been in one anothers' lives for about 16 years now and even if I were to really try, which I won't, I don't think I could imagine my life without her in it. I really don't think I'd want to. You were correct when you posted the question (Dr. Phil's I believe), "Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?" In reflection again, bumps and road hazards notwithstanding, the past 11 years have been better than any that went before! Thanks for reminding me of what's really important! Had read your posts lately and was getting a bit sad about youl Glad to see you have come through the problems. I also agree with a lot of what Dr. Phil says, I like the one you mentioned in particular. It makes you stop and think.
Touche Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Congratulations, Moose! I've often felt like I wasn't worthy of my H either. He's a better person than I am. We've been together 13 years, married for over 12. And I agree, the down times and the storms have brought us even closer together. And yes, I can relate to the "do you want to be right or do you want to be happy" concept too. I'm a stubborn person (he can be too) but we've both bent to each others will over the years. I think that's been "our" secret. No power plays. It would only be a lose-lose situation. Curm, glad to hear that your thinking about what's really important here. I'm always thought you had something good with your wife. Sure we hit stumbling blocks along the way, but with love and understanding and COMPROMISE, we can all get through almost anything. Anyway, wow Moose. Twenty years. That's wonderful.
annieo Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Lovely to hear some good news on LS! And I agree with you, and many others on this thread, that the bumps in the road of a relationship are sometimes opportunities to make things better, more real, stronger. Having "failed" at marriage number one (and knowing the hell that is divorce) I plan on making it to the "till death do us part" part with my wonderful, funny, but sometimes imperfect husband number two. Good on you both, and God bless your future years.
flowergirl Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 Congratulations, Moose, 20 years , what a blessing! I pray that, in the future, my man and I will be talking about out 20 years together!!
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