Ed, I appreciated the thoughts on strong marriage. I appreciate the luxury of a spousal relationship that works for us in our own unique way. I think it is awesome that all of us, Mom and Dad included, have found one that works that has resulted in over 100 years of marriage (45+, 25ish, 20ish, 15ish respectively). That is a pretty darn good track record.
The uniqueness of Sheila and my marriage is of course only as unique as any special relationship that works. It is personal to each of us and while it wouldn’t work for others and many don’t even understand it, we make it successful for us.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned during my marriage tenure: work at it. Like most relationships, the most fruitful are the ones where both parties actively work on the relationship. “Working at it” sometimes looks like arguing, sometimes is disguised as abandoning our parental duties for selfish investments in our marriage, sometimes it is compromising personal interests or social activities. It is always work, and I think mine works because my wife and I work at it.
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