Because we love each other. I was the talker he was the quiet one. Two different personalities, but for some reason they blend. We have 4 kids, 6 grands, and 12 1/3 great grands. Everyone said it wouldn't last 6 mos. to a yr.. Next month it will be 54 yrs. Neither of us know where the time went, and we still enjoy being in the sasme room with each other. (except the sewing room)