Today is the anniversary of my marriage, 40 years ago. I saw my ex yesterday (after not seeing him for 4 years; he has never stayed in touch, even tho we have 2 children and 4 grandchildren).

I stood beside him for an hour and spoke with him. He never once looked at me. STILL no social skills, LOL, LOL

I feel kind of ucky.

Love to all, Alice

My x and I had our 40th last year..he doesn´t have so many social skills either..

But we have 5 wonderful kids together and now 4 equally wonderful grandkids..I still love him for many things..but I could never live with him..a bit sad really..but such is life, right???

I have a wonderful partner now..and life is good..I hope for all of us at the moment...

And I´ll bet you are very lucky!!!! Lots of hugs and good luck in the days to come,too...

How can you gals talk about 40 years of marriage when you're not even 40 years old yet?

On May 27th we celebrated 42 years together and my feelings are of wonder.
All too fast...and the bond is strong due to all the days we have lived for that day alone...There is a different kind of passion where sheer admiration for a good true man who has enriched my life.

In the news here....
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Frank and Anita Milford recall 81 years of marriage

Britain's longest living married couple have celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary.

Frank and Anita Milford, who live together in a nursing home in Plymouth, Devon, exchanged vows on 26 May, 1928.

Frank is 101 and Anita will be 101 next month. In February they will break the record to become the longest married couple in Britain.

They say they still have little arguments, but will always have a kiss and cuddle before they go to bed.

The pair, who said there was no "magic secret" to a happy marriage, met at a YMCA dance in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth in 1926 and were married two years later at Torpoint register office.

Blitz escape

Mr Milford worked at Devonport dockyard until his retirement at the age of 60.

The couple stayed in Plymouth throughout World War II.

During the Blitz they narrowly escaped two bombs, including one which fell on their house.

They have two children, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Their 74-year-old son, also called Frank, said the main secret of his parents' wedded bliss was simply being happy with each other.

"They've enjoyed themselves, enjoyed their lives very much but they've been always very content with their lot," he said.

Dotsie: I LOVE you; you made my day.

Hugs and Love, Alice

Ok Dotsie..you made my day too..but you know that I am 61, right??

Yes MountainAsh I hear you!!! And both you husband and you are truely blessed with having eachother!!! I don´t suppose that it gets any better!!!

Hugs!!

Humlan
it takes hard work and staying power for both.

I've never committed to anything for 40 years. I do not know if it is in me, but I admire the heck out of it.

Dennis asked me one day if I was getting bored with him (he knows my attention span is rather short). I told him, NO! - he keeps me busy trying to keep up with his needs and issues daily. Maybe that is why we have lasted so long. I am not bored. Rather, he exhausts me, which is what I need from life.