At one point, when my wife and I were younger, we knew a couple who had been married for 25 years and we thought they were really old. Now that we have hit the 38-year mark, we are a little surprised at where all the time has gone. One thing we don’t feel is particularly old in our love for each other.
Maybe that couple didn’t either. Our relationship with time sometimes is a funny thing. Its distinctions certainly evolve, as do relationships themselves. I continue to find the larger arc of our relationship a wonderfully mysterious thing, as each of us continues to grow in life and together.
As our kids congratulated us for our anniversary today, I noted that Tami continues to be my favorite person. I am grateful for that and for her and all that she continues to become.
And, while some days bring challenges within and outside our marriage, I also continue to discover some of the joys of simple companionship.
And, for that, I look forward to the next 25 years together.
I don't know if David is completely right about this, but what if he is?
As a culture, we could improve our national happiness levels by making sure people focus most on what is primary — marriage and intimate relationships — and not on what is important, but secondary — their careers....
-- David Brooks
