Thanks, dj. Always nice to hear your reflections. Regarding your first point, I think we've all known people who take the words of authors a little too seriously. Regarding your second, congrats in a wise choice.
My marriage certainly could use an interpreter. Literally. My wife is not an American citizen and does not speak English. Our cultures clash and my facility in her language is not as good as it should be.
Somehow we have managed to stay together for 35 years but it has not been a good marriage. I would not recommend a cross-race, cross-culture, cross-language marriage to anyone.
Very interesting, John. I wasn't thinking about marriages like yours, but I can see how everything applies. And I can also see how big the hurdles must be!
I chased my wife for years until she caught me. Since then, it's been 64 sometimes wonderful years together. Recently we took out another two month contract, but never think that this liaison is permanent. Recently she's become my best friend again. Wouldn't it be ironic if "rocky road' ice cream were our favorite. She once said to me, "I'll always love you, but I may never understand you."
My wife and I celebrated our 55th anniversary two days ago. It would be hard to pick anything in this article that did not apply. For us, each day is a work in progress.
Thanks, Rick. Congratulations on 55 years! That is quite an accomplishment these days! All marriages have much in common, I think, and we can learn from almost everyone's reflections on the subject.
Thanks, dj. Always nice to hear your reflections. Regarding your first point, I think we've all known people who take the words of authors a little too seriously. Regarding your second, congrats in a wise choice.
Love your ending quote.
My ex-wife had a favorite saying that she lived by, "There's a perfectly illogical explanation for everything!"
LOVE IT! I'm sure it was her sense of humor that first attracted you to her!
My marriage certainly could use an interpreter. Literally. My wife is not an American citizen and does not speak English. Our cultures clash and my facility in her language is not as good as it should be.
Somehow we have managed to stay together for 35 years but it has not been a good marriage. I would not recommend a cross-race, cross-culture, cross-language marriage to anyone.
Very interesting, John. I wasn't thinking about marriages like yours, but I can see how everything applies. And I can also see how big the hurdles must be!
"Let me not in the marriage of true minds admit impediments." Shakespeare
"Ler me, in the marriage of true minds, admit that some impediments will occur."
A nice quote, and a very nice tweak. Thanks.
Fascinating topic! Many smiles from the quotes you selected! Thank you!!!
Thanks, my friend. The topic is definitely not without humor!
I chased my wife for years until she caught me. Since then, it's been 64 sometimes wonderful years together. Recently we took out another two month contract, but never think that this liaison is permanent. Recently she's become my best friend again. Wouldn't it be ironic if "rocky road' ice cream were our favorite. She once said to me, "I'll always love you, but I may never understand you."
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Hi Mike. Loved your first sentence...and, in fact, your whole post. You and your bride have much to be proud of.
My wife and I celebrated our 55th anniversary two days ago. It would be hard to pick anything in this article that did not apply. For us, each day is a work in progress.
Thanks once again for your synchronicity.
Thanks, Rick. Congratulations on 55 years! That is quite an accomplishment these days! All marriages have much in common, I think, and we can learn from almost everyone's reflections on the subject.