Originally Posted by Judie

I've been married 41 years. I think for us we are both committed to being married for life. At times I've been so upset that I've wondered who signed me up for this!! (oh yeah, that was me).. but we are committed. I always put him first, he is the head of this home.. but he always gets my input and would never do something that I was not fully on board about. What that is, is respect. We love each other, think the best of each other, are committed to each other, and keep our marriage vows sacred. I'm in this for the long haul. No one is perfect, I can't expect that this man I married should be. We don't hold gruges, or bring up past offenses. We always look for the best and have a good time together as much as possible. He would do anything for me and I would do anything he asked me to do. Every day is a new day, start fresh and keep short accounts. Forgive quickly, speak less often and listen intently. Make the other person the most important one. and never never never air your dirty laundry in public (don't talk to anyone about what he does that bothers you).