Some time ago, my wife’s parents celebrated their 25th anniversary. I can’t even imagine what 25 years married will look like. 
My wife and I were discussing what our marriage goals are and we decided that one that we both share is to be that old couple that everyone goes “wow” at when they hear how long they’ve been married. How cool would that be?
Some people laugh in scorn and derision at the idea of a blissfully happy couple. They might think that all a couple can be after 25 years together is annoyed and quarrelsome. My wife can attest that her father’s temper has gone away over the last 25 years, and her mother is more motherly and loving now than ever.
At our silver anniversary, we will probably be that couple laughing behind our hands as people ask us for sage advice on how we did it, what’s the secret? We’ll tell them pithy things like “never go to be angry, communicate, and put your partner first.” Then we’ll laugh as we’re capering out of the party.
The real secret to our marriage has been the ability to laugh at ourselves and not take things so seriously. Marriage is challenging enough as it is. Lighten up! We’ve been married six years. In that time it doesn’t seem like a lot has happened, but in the 25 years since my in-laws were married:
- The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center & the Pentagon.
- War in Iraq & Afghanistan.
- The Microwave
- The Berlin Wall fell
- The USSR fell
- The stock market crashed – 3 times.
- The Challenger Space Shuttle blew up
- The Internet was invented
Through all of that, their love has grown and become stronger. They are more together now than they’ve ever been, and that’s how I want Lissie and I to be. I look forward to it. Could there be anyone luckier than a young couple with 19 years to go until their 25th anniversary?
I didn’t think so.
http://www.untwistedvortex.com/2008/10/08/my-pending-silver-25th-year-anniversary-wedding/
25th anniversary


I didn't really get bored in my loving family until I got married and my life changed alot I couldn't beleive it because my husband is right by my side like the people in the picture but not mad at each other,our wedding day was just so loving and for our caring and helpful children our relationship will last forever.
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