Tag: second half of marriage

Being married for any length of time is truly an accomplishment. Just last week a woman asked how long I had been married and when I said 40 years this July, her eyes got huge and she said, "To the same person? How is that possible?"

When we got married people were taking bets on how long our marriage would last. The average bet was between two weeks and two years because of our age difference and personalities. Let’s just say, my husband is calm, wise and conservative and I am the exact opposite. I do remember feeling really shaky when I said my vows. … "for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and health, till death do us part." Now that’s a huge promise! Could I really do this?