How many of you are still happily married and going strong despite the changes happening all around you?

12 for me and never been happier or better.

We're always enjoying LIFE!

World's falling apart and everything could go to shitt next week.

We just sit back, watch and laugh!

Nothing changes here LoL

Cheers!

Well, this will blow peoples minds.

I'm divorced 37 years (married 14) and still very strong friends with my ex. (high school sweetheart)

He actually remarried. His wife died 14 years ago. I never remarried. We have always made sure (our) children were raised by both of us. He also has one (son) with his 2nd wife that he had to raise mainly by himself.

We are 64 Years old - we have been together in marriage and friendship for 45+ years...Respect is what has kept our highschool love to last so long. The degree of love has changed but, the love is still there.

Neither one of us has a friendship (outside of family) that has lasted this long.

We see each other a couple times a month for hours talking and also go out to dinner with our son - (our daughter passed of a rare terminal illness at age 11 --30 years ago)..

We both know our meeting/dating/marriage/divorce/friendship has all been Gods will. And we both accept it with open arms.

Funny thing is - is that I probably have a happier relationship with my ex-husband than most do with their spouses.

The two of us are a rare breed but, it does happen when you hold no anger.


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Last Edited by Lilopin on 02/22/2019 03:16 AM

LOL, I have that with my ex-husband except the grandkiddies.


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35 years and we are each other’s best friend. I wish everyone could have what we do. Marriage is work but no matter how hard I couldn’t imagine going through life without him.

I’m happily married and my spouse is amazing and kind and we get along great and never fight!

Problem is...I ALSO have feelings for someone else. And this person doesn’t even feel the same way about me, as far as I know. Although they initially hinted, but have since pulled back.

Thing is, I don’t want to cheat and don’t think I ever would!! But I feel totally heartbroken over this other person. How do I get over this??? I need advice...and not advice like “become a swinger.” Not interested!

How do I get over this? It’s driving me into a depression.

Is the 7-year-itch real? We’ve been married 7 years. Is it even possible to love two people? I don’t want to think about another person constantly!! I love my spouse!! And don’t even want to do that to them!! I will not cheat.

I'm married, its hard some days though. Not going to lie...not perfect, but connected, and till death do we part.

We have 20 years , still going!

Being attracted to someone else is human - don't act on it. You are married. You are committed to someone else. You even thinking about it is a form of cheating already. Put the fire back into your marriage, get away from this other person. You will be glad you did. Your spouse said yes to life with you - the other person did not.

I know and I’ve been tormented over the fact that I even keep thinking about this person and how wrong it is.

Thanks for the reply :) I’m looking for some reassurance that I can get past this. I know it will happen eventually. Just hate this heartache over it.

Just passed 41 years with my high school sweetheart. Couldn't be happier. 6 children and 4 grandchildren. Life is good and I thank God everyday for this.

30 years here, too! Well, 31 in March.

27 years and we love each other more and more with each passing year. We are best friends and we just love spending time together enjoying our hobbies or doing absolutely nothing at all :)

How the hell do you have a couple of Rocky years in one year..2015? LOL

41 years in March. We're best friends and have the same values.

Meanwhile -- I know a woman, age 70, who has dyed her hair purple and wears a pussy hat all the time. All the time! WTH?

We're just tryin' to remain sane in this era of madness. And our support for each other helps a lot.

That's great!
I been with my highschool sweet heart since 1986. We started dating Aug 4th 1986. We got married in October of 2003.

30 year this year ans still happy. Who would like to live alone, not me. Friday with some good food and a bottle of wine, it is nice....and she make the laundry...lol
And is still good in bed...

You guys give me hope

Lmao, Jesus!! Sorry to lol SK. I understand, probably different circumstances, but I will never see 60 unless I end up having kids. So unless something happens in the next decadish, I will only be around for a bit once my rents are no longer here. Then again my mom is in pretty good health, probably should not have made that promise, lol. However, I will never break it. Hmmm.... A terrible thing to post online... No matter how true.

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Well you likely have heartache because you feel guilt...I hope. Stop thinking of the other person and you will stop being upset. The other person doesn't love you, your spouse does.

I have known my wife since she was 10, was best friends and when we got older became a couple, best friends and lovers. It can work, and everyday is a blessing.
She even let me be on GLP...hahahaha
Vheers, there is hope

Me too. I guess I am lucky, my wife is one in a billion.

Word. I am hot to trot w/ my family

Going on 31 years this December.

Marriage is a lot of work but if the two of you are on the same page about life, so to speak, nothing can come between you other than infidelity - that's the main deal breaker that one should NEVER consider.

My husband and I are the only remaining married couple of all the people we've known in our age group and neighborhood which includes mostly professionals (doctors, nurses, lawyers, pilots, teachers, etc.) All divorced. Their children's lives are destroyed even with all the money thrown at them.

Congratulations to all who stay together in this crazy world. In the end of your life, what will you be taking with you? The satisfaction of a great marriage and family or..not.

But some people are destined to live alone and more power to them. A lot of people look around and decide marriage is just not for them. In a lot of ways I can't blame them, especially after the severe penalties of child support and just the divorce itself.

But just sayin'...if you do marry, be extremely selective. Your spouse will either bring you the greatest happiness or the worse sorrow.

Me too. 15 years

I praise and thank the gods every morning, for letting
me live alone. So happy that sort of thing is well behind me.

And lo and behold - as soon as I got to the bottom (on my
own) of my irrational fear of being alone in the world, a beautiful, sexy Norwegian lady showed up out of nowhere,
cool with meeting once every 5 weeks or so for a few days.

She seems to like me just the way I am.
Wonderfully stimulating and relaxing experience at the same
time.

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Of course, that is the way it always is. Once you give up and are content by yourself the Love of your Life turns up!

Good luck with your new Love!

I have been with my partner for 13 years. We have had our ups and downs like all partnerships but still love him.

Agree with other posters - the grass is not always greener.

I am and have been for 26 years

17 years. Pretty good for under 40 I reckon.