When it comes to soul mates I think that got very lucky. Very early on, I discovered that me and my hubby are tuned in to each other’s tastes very finely. Our views on most important aspects of life match. Our choices in music, books and food are very similar. The chemistry was ever-present too.
Now that it’s been more than 33 years since our marriage, we have matured in different ways. The likes and dislikes have changed too. In some aspects we are still the same people but in some we are very different from what we were in our twenties.
So is the marriage a happy one? Yes definitely. Is it a happily ever after? No, not exactly. As with all things in life, we had to work on the areas of our marriage which were not harmonious. As we are two people, not one, so there are points of difference.
Now, I have moved on to new things in my choice of music and literature and he likes things from his younger days. I am , or trying to follow a perpetual diet plan and he has no discipline to keep to a specific plan. And there are many things in our lives that we now differ on. But the basic love, appreciation and emotional attachment hasn’t changed with time.
So I would say that when it comes to soul mates, I am very lucky! Touch wood.🤞
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That sounds great to me. Not clones of each other, but respectful and honoring of differences. Wishing you another happy 33 years! 💖
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Thank you so much ☺️😍
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I have a very different story. I married someone who I had very little in common with. Once the passion wore off, the differences became more apparent. We grew in very different directions in every way. I think I grew up and she grew distant. Fortunately our kids survived it
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That’s so sad. The kids are usually the worst off in these scenarios. I am glad that your kids are okay.
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I’ve blogged extensively on the subject
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I will read your posts too.
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Still together and trying after 33 years is a big deal Sadje. Congratulations. None of us are the same person we were 33 years ago.
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Thanks a lot. Yes we change with time and age. The key is to grow old together and not away from each other.
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Congrats on 33 years of happiness together and wishing you many many more.
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Thank you so much ☺️
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But you worked on those areas…
…that’s what has made you a success, you were both willing to put the effort in to your marriage showing how highly you prized it! That is wonderful!
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Thank you so much. Yes all good things in life need our best commitment. And hard work. 😉
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Very sweet… thank you for sharing this ❤ if you could check out my blog I would be grateful. Definitely following you!!!
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Thank you so much 😊. I definitely will. 👍
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That’s nice
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Thanks a lot 🙏
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“The value of things is not the time they last, but the intensity with which they occur. That is why there are unforgettable moments and unique people!”
― Fernando Pessoa
Wish you happiness, love and respect for EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you so much.
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