22 Years Married

**A Hay** · 2nd May 06, 01:23 PM

Congradulations to Cessna and all who have made it over the first 5 years. My wife and I have had 37 years together and are going for 38 on August 30th of this year. I bow to David and his bride on 42 years, however.
We have had our challenges over the years but I made it my rule from the beginning never to say anything derogatory about my wife to others. I've always been her supporter and she mine. I'm very lucky. I proposed on our third or fourth date (April) and married in August.
If she can put up with my new addiction to kilts, the marriage may last a little longer.

Tom

**Rigged** · 2nd May 06, 01:34 PM

Congratulations! I hope your best years are those to come.

**Sherry** · 2nd May 06, 05:55 PM

Congratulations to a deserving couple!

**bangkok kilt** · 3rd May 06, 12:25 AM

Congratulations on the Anniversary!

**ByDand** · 3rd May 06, 04:25 AM

Congratulations to you and Ann. Brenda and I will reach 21 years this November. Blessings to you both and I hope the best are yet to come.

**Jerry** · 3rd May 06, 06:00 AM

Congratulations. My wife and I will celebrate our 30th next January. As to what makes a long and succesful marriage, I'd say one word. Communication. You must be willing to listen, as must your wife. Neither of you can be pleased with everything every day, but communicate your concerns and be flexible and willing to compromise. Also, live each day as if it might be your last together. Don't say or do something that you wouldn't want your partner to have as their last memory of you.