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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
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LOL .. oh lord only another ten to go ..
I think its more looking daggers than love struck these days. haha
well done them its quite a feat OH parents did something like 55 before one passed away.  Many more happy years too them. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"many congratulations to them x"
My mother didn't know it was their anniversary as she has dementia but she may know it in a few days.
It was sweet watching Dad feeding her and her resting her head on his shoulder. Nothing I ever saw when I was growing up. |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"many congratulations to them x
My mother didn't know it was their anniversary as she has dementia but she may know it in a few days.
It was sweet watching Dad feeding her and her resting her head on his shoulder. Nothing I ever saw when I was growing up."
oh bless, that is so sweet. I hope she does and they can both share the moment together |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"LOL .. oh lord only another ten to go ..
I think its more looking daggers than love struck these days. haha
well done them its quite a feat OH parents did something like 55 before one passed away. Many more happy years too them."
My sister and I were wondering if we could get them adjoining rooms in the care home if Dad also has dementia. |
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My parents have been together since my mum was 13. They got married when she was 17. She's 54 now. 37 years! They bicker a fair bit it's funny to listen to but they stil love each other to bits!!
Congrats to yours for 50!! Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
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My gran and grandad celebrated 68yrs of marriage but sadly my grandad is no longer with us he passed away last year but 68yrs to the same person is a miracle xx congratulations go ur family xx |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
My gran and grandad celebrated 68yrs of marriage but sadly my grandad is no longer with us he passed away last year but 68yrs to the same person is a miracle xx congratulations go ur family xx"
A friends parents just made it to 70 years together before her mother died.
We see so much about relationships ending that I think we sometimes forget the ones that endure, even through the direst of times.
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By (user no longer on site)
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My mum and dad met when my mum was 17 she is now 62 and still beautiful I am 42 and my big bro 43... They still argue and fight but keep it real! Can't imagine life without them... They are amazing parents and don't judge me just love me unconditionally.x  |
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"Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
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My gran and grandad celebrated 68yrs of marriage but sadly my grandad is no longer with us he passed away last year but 68yrs to the same person is a miracle xx congratulations go ur family xx"
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In both couples lives they probably only knew each other sexually too. Poor granny must be sad without him 
Memory loss is sad but the good thing is they go back in time and do remember when they loved each other instead of the bitching that happens in later life. Dad looking after her is lovely its nice that she hasnt turned grumpy like so many alzheimers patients do. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Aww that's so endearing 
25 years for me so half way there and I love him more now than when I was younger, I didn't appreciate what I had  "
I think that is often the case though, isn't it? We get used to the familiarity and forget to make things special and appreciate the other.
Have fun with each for the next 25 years.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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In both couples lives they probably only knew each other sexually too. Poor granny must be sad without him
Memory loss is sad but the good thing is they go back in time and do remember when they loved each other instead of the bitching that happens in later life. Dad looking after her is lovely its nice that she hasnt turned grumpy like so many alzheimers patients do. "
I don't want to mislead. My Dad is a player - he's had plenty of additional sexual experience and Mum went through running at him with knives and scissors, even before the dementia. Just now that she is in a care home they seem to have found a way of showing that they love each other.
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"Aww that's so endearing
25 years for me so half way there and I love him more now than when I was younger, I didn't appreciate what I had
I think that is often the case though, isn't it? We get used to the familiarity and forget to make things special and appreciate the other.
Have fun with each for the next 25 years.
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Thank you. We are and will   |
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My mam passed away in 1969 aged 39 after having only been married to ma dad for 12 yrs, he died in 1984 aged 70, but I know they would have never have split up.
I agree it's lovely to see longevity in marriages and as another poster has pointed out it's quite comical to see some old timers when they start to bicker |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"My parents were married 42 years before they were seperated by death...the day before one passed they looked at each other like newlyweds and it was lovely to watch "
That is lovely and something to aspire to. |
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"My parents were married 42 years before they were seperated by death...the day before one passed they looked at each other like newlyweds and it was lovely to watch "
That must be a very treasured and moving memory..
My parents were parted the same way after 44 years, was pretty worrying for the first few years as it was obvious Dad wanted to join her..
the bond is strong and lasting.. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"My parents were married 42 years before they were seperated by death...the day before one passed they looked at each other like newlyweds and it was lovely to watch
That must be a very treasured and moving memory..
My parents were parted the same way after 44 years, was pretty worrying for the first few years as it was obvious Dad wanted to join her..
the bond is strong and lasting.."
Sadly I don't think my mum got over the loss and died not long after....but if there is an afterlife hopefully they are together now |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?"
With my track record, I doubt it...
My Mum and Dad 'just' got to 35 years (by a matter of only 3 weeks) when my Dad died.
The saddest part is that, next year, my Mum will have been a widow for longer than she was a wife...
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
With my track record, I doubt it...
My Mum and Dad 'just' got to 35 years (by a matter of only 3 weeks) when my Dad died.
The saddest part is that, next year, my Mum will have been a widow for longer than she was a wife...
ted."
She didn't want to find anyone else? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My parents would have been married for 28 years yesterday.
Today my mother announced that her and her partner are going to have a pagan wedding in December... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
With my track record, I doubt it...
My Mum and Dad 'just' got to 35 years (by a matter of only 3 weeks) when my Dad died.
The saddest part is that, next year, my Mum will have been a widow for longer than she was a wife...
ted.
She didn't want to find anyone else?"
Long story... and more the other way round... |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"My parents would have been married for 28 years yesterday.
Today my mother announced that her and her partner are going to have a pagan wedding in December..."
For the winter solstice? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My parents would have been married for 28 years yesterday.
Today my mother announced that her and her partner are going to have a pagan wedding in December...
For the winter solstice?"
Think so - my head is struggling to get round the idea if I'm honest. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"My parents would have been married for 28 years yesterday.
Today my mother announced that her and her partner are going to have a pagan wedding in December...
For the winter solstice?
Think so - my head is struggling to get round the idea if I'm honest. "
As long as hers isn't. Be happy for her. It's not a betrayal it's living. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Congrats to them for getting so far
My parents were married for 38 yrs then sadly my mum died, my dads life was empty without her . He passed 4 yrs later.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
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my parents celebrate? lol 40 years next year.
they moan like fuck about each other.
wish each other dead
keep checking the terms of the life insurance
check that the staris carpet hasnt 'accidently' come loose
BUT...they wouldnt be without each other for a second.
my mother spends a lot of time in and out of hospital and dad is there every night without fail (apart from a sunday, we give him the night off and we all go then)
they dont always show they love each other in front of us but there are the little looks, and touches that you see as they pass each other.
i wish i could be as happy as they are with each other in 40 years, but being truthful, i will probably have lost my marbles well before then lol |
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago
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My grandparents celebrated their diamond anniversary a couple of months before my grandad passed away. They still held hands and kissed each other like teenagers even after all those years.
My parents recently had their ruby anniversary.
We are not married but have been together over 20 years. I feel incredibly lucky to have met Mr B so young and look forward to many more happy years together.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
my parents celebrate? lol 40 years next year.
they moan like fuck about each other.
wish each other dead
keep checking the terms of the life insurance
check that the staris carpet hasnt 'accidently' come loose
BUT...they wouldnt be without each other for a second.
my mother spends a lot of time in and out of hospital and dad is there every night without fail (apart from a sunday, we give him the night off and we all go then)
they dont always show they love each other in front of us but there are the little looks, and touches that you see as they pass each other.
i wish i could be as happy as they are with each other in 40 years, but being truthful, i will probably have lost my marbles well before then lol"
That's lovely to read.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well, it's actually 50 years (not 40 as in the song).
My parents had their 50th wedding anniversary today. They looked closer and more tender towards each other today than they ever have in all of their married lives.
I think not living together anymore has really helped them to be closer and to love each other.
Can you see yourself with someone for 50 years?
Do you find that people with long marriages are caring or indifferent to each other?
my parents celebrate? lol 40 years next year.
they moan like fuck about each other.
wish each other dead
keep checking the terms of the life insurance
check that the staris carpet hasnt 'accidently' come loose
BUT...they wouldnt be without each other for a second.
my mother spends a lot of time in and out of hospital and dad is there every night without fail (apart from a sunday, we give him the night off and we all go then)
they dont always show they love each other in front of us but there are the little looks, and touches that you see as they pass each other.
i wish i could be as happy as they are with each other in 40 years, but being truthful, i will probably have lost my marbles well before then lol
That's lovely to read.
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was reading it as i typed it and wasnt sure how it would come across lol.
they really are the most in love couple i have ever known.
dad is a typical gruff aul fukker that doesnt show his feelings, but as said, i think apart from when my nan was ill, and mom stayed at hers for a couple of weeks when we were young, and the hospital thing, i cannot remember them ever sending any time away from each other in 39 years |
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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago
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I remember my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary party. My nan and grandad had a massive row after my grandad was late for the party. Where was he? He had been with his girlfriend. True story. Randy old bugger my grandad was. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I remember my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary party. My nan and grandad had a massive row after my grandad was late for the party. Where was he? He had been with his girlfriend. True story. Randy old bugger my grandad was."
Sounds like my father.
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