Tell me you truly exist.
I expect conflict and struggles. But I would like to hear from men and women that have marriages they are genuinely happy with. Thanks.
2007-06-08 11:09:17 · 15 answers · asked by Lane 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
These responses are going to make me cry. ;)
2007-06-08 11:22:46 · update #1
I married my high school sweetheart. I actually stole his heart away from my older sister. I was 15 when we started dating, we got married 3 yrs, later. we had 3 great kids. we were like on our honeymoon for 30 yrs. we'd play like kids, chasing each other around the house, food or water fights in the house. (nice things to teach your kids, huh?) we traveled, we missed each other when the other wasn't around. if we did have an argument, which all couples have, we would never go to bed mad at each other. if we did, which was rare, have a disagreement, we would always calm down and wait until we are levelheaded so we would never say anything we didn't mean or can't take back. I'm so lost without him. he passed away a few yrs.ago.
2007-06-08 11:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by chercinbob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My pleasure to answer this one. Although I came from a terrible childhood, full of abuse and a father who had lots of girlfriends, I have been married very happily for 23 years now. We have 3 great kids who have never been in any trouble (only one still at home) and have had a great marriage. An occasional spat yes, but never ever any physical violence or words that we might later regret. As time goes by, in a good marriage, even the spats stop. My secret? First, take the time to know someone. We were co workers for 6months, then friends for 6 months, then best friends for about 6 more months, then lovers for a year and finally, marriage. And by the way, she is still my best friend. I'm very proud to be able to stand up and say that I never cheated on my wife. I trust her completley and know that she trusts me too. It isn't always easy. Nothing good ever is. But for me, it has been the best part of my life.
2007-06-08 11:20:51 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happy, healthy, and positive marriages do exist, and with minimal conflict and struggles. The key is to marry the right partner who is just as devoted and committed to the marriage as you are.
How do you know if you're marrying the right partner ?
Read a book by Beverly DiAngelis "Are You The One For Me?" This book gives insight about who to marry, and why or why not.
2007-06-08 11:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Tweety 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HELLO! from VA. We've been married for 9-yrs & counting...been through a heck of a lot naturally, but praise be to Jehovah we are still standing, looking good, expanding & enjoying everyday as if it were our last one together.
Regardless of what the numbers show, happy loving positive marriages with sex is definitely possible, even with 2 very young children around to wear you out:-)
2007-06-08 11:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by 4everFaithful 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We exist. I've been with my husband for 10 years, married for 6 and still in love and excited by him walking in the room. Couldn't imagine my life without him.
We have conflicts from time to time, but we commit to compromising. This is easy to do when we're not in a heated discussion. I can probably count the number of HOT discussions we've had on one hand b/c when we have an issue, we nip it in the bud before it gets big.
2007-06-08 11:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by shellyrich 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Happy marriages exist! My husband is also my best friend in the world. We fight and all that of course, but I can say that I am truly happy. I think that anyone can find a person that they can be this happy with also, there is that person out there for everyone.
2007-06-08 11:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by Andrea 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very happy here! We will be celebrating 15yrs of marriage on June 27th! We only dated for six months before we tied the knot...when you know you have met the right person for you, you just know! We are complete opposites in a lot of areas, but it works for us. We have definitely had our share of problems, but we have been able to work them out. I think communication is HUGE in a successful marriage. Looking forward to the future with my man!
2007-06-08 11:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by penny.lane68 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm happy. It's because we each give 100% (not 50-50) and treat each other with love, respect, affection, admiration and trust. We've never had an argument- a disagreement, yes- but we've never stooped to screaming at each other.
I think we respect each other, ourselves and our marriages too much to act like spoiled children and ruin it all.
2007-06-08 11:16:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My lady and I were married the day after our high school graduation. We had our children when we were very young because we wanted to grow up with them, and we did. When we married I thought that my lady was perfect, with no flaws and I still feel that way, but it's only been forty five years, so maybe something will turn up. I'll let you know.
2007-06-08 11:15:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes we are out here. Yes there are times when I could just strangle my husband. But in the end, I love him and could not imagine a life without him in it.
Communication, and respect. 7 years and looking forward to many more.
2007-06-08 11:23:20 · answer #10 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋