It is truly a blessing to find couples that have been married for decades-long nowadays. My parents got married on an overwhelmingly hot day on October 22, 1977. And when I asked my parents if they would change anything that they had experienced in the last 40 years, they said, "no" in a heartbeat.
I'm a single woman and I'm nowhere near an expert in relationships but what I do know for sure are the following things:
My parents' marriage has served me as a guideline for expectations and standards for my own life in what I want in a future husband. I think that is the main reason why I have a hard time finding someone better than my dad out there. My parents have done a great job in serving as an example of what to do and not do in a relationship and for that, I am thankful for.
My mom and dad get on each other's nerves but they truly love each other. I guess that comes with age and is almost expected in a couple after being married for many years. I think the reason being is that they know each other too well, that they are more open about voicing to each other when the other one is acting annoying.
They can't live without one another. I remember one evening, my mom was washing dishes and she sighed loudly. I asked her what was wrong and she responded, "I miss your dad already. I want him to come home." I thought that was the sweetest thing in the world to hear my mom say that while my dad was stuck at work pulling an overtime shift.
They certainly balance each other out and they look out for one another. Both my parents have health issues and the main reason why they are doing well despite their health woes is that they remind each other to take their pills, check blood work, go to doctor's appointments together, recommend healthier food options for one another, and remind one another to calm down and relax.
The best part of my parents' marriage is that my dad pleases my mom's wishes, especially when she wants to go shopping at Lowe's. My mom also supports my dad's ideas. For example, my dad had wanted a new car for a while, and my mom encouraged him to do so.
When I asked my parents why they believe that their marriage has lasted this long, my mom explained that the main reason is that they are a two-person team. They encourage each other to do their best, console each other when they are feeling down and know how to make each other laugh. They don't keep secrets between each other and they trust each other wholeheartedly. Plus, my dad added, "I love your mother more now than I did when I married her--40 years ago." As I get older, I pray that I am also blessed with a husband who will treat me the way my parents love and treat each other. That is, indeed, something to strive for.
Thanks for reading,
Mayra :)
I'm a single woman and I'm nowhere near an expert in relationships but what I do know for sure are the following things:
My parents' marriage has served me as a guideline for expectations and standards for my own life in what I want in a future husband. I think that is the main reason why I have a hard time finding someone better than my dad out there. My parents have done a great job in serving as an example of what to do and not do in a relationship and for that, I am thankful for.
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| Holding hands since 1977. |
They can't live without one another. I remember one evening, my mom was washing dishes and she sighed loudly. I asked her what was wrong and she responded, "I miss your dad already. I want him to come home." I thought that was the sweetest thing in the world to hear my mom say that while my dad was stuck at work pulling an overtime shift.
They certainly balance each other out and they look out for one another. Both my parents have health issues and the main reason why they are doing well despite their health woes is that they remind each other to take their pills, check blood work, go to doctor's appointments together, recommend healthier food options for one another, and remind one another to calm down and relax.
The best part of my parents' marriage is that my dad pleases my mom's wishes, especially when she wants to go shopping at Lowe's. My mom also supports my dad's ideas. For example, my dad had wanted a new car for a while, and my mom encouraged him to do so.
When I asked my parents why they believe that their marriage has lasted this long, my mom explained that the main reason is that they are a two-person team. They encourage each other to do their best, console each other when they are feeling down and know how to make each other laugh. They don't keep secrets between each other and they trust each other wholeheartedly. Plus, my dad added, "I love your mother more now than I did when I married her--40 years ago." As I get older, I pray that I am also blessed with a husband who will treat me the way my parents love and treat each other. That is, indeed, something to strive for.
Thanks for reading,
Mayra :)
That's such a heartwarming share! It's a special day for elders and also their children. Remember my mom dad's 25th anniversary at one of the amazing Seattle Wedding venues with showy décor. Dishes ordered were of common choices and desserts ideas were all of my brother's choice. Liked the attractive entrance and warm welcome was given to all guests.
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