In three months, my husband and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage. We dated for 2 1/2 years before we tied the knot and I believe that is a factor for success: Don’t jump into a lifelong commitment!
But another key to making it work is translating what your spouse says. You see, we don’t always say what we actually mean. There are more positive underlying meanings that we’re missing out on! I’ll give you an example:
My husband does not like going to the doctor. He does not get checkups, despite the fact that I – his wife – am a cancer survivor and that he has some serious cancer issues on his side of the family. Naturally, I look out for him.
Me: Honey, would you mind if I make a colonoscopy appointment for you, now that you’re 50? (Translation: I care about you and want you to be around for awhile).
Him: I guess there’s no stopping you. (Translation: Oh thank you so much! I really appreciate that you love me so much to do that).
Kismet 
I speak fluent happy marriage as well. 29 years this June;
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Congratulations! That’s amazing! What would you say are secrets to your marital success?
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Well, I’d like to say that it is because my husband does everything I say 😂😂, but the truth is compromise!!
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Lol. That’s my answer too. It definitely helps that he’s receptive and helpful.
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A wonderful post. Funny and profound at the same time. Like life!
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Thank you!
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37 years. And that translation thing is a two way street!
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Absolutely! Congratulations on your successful coupling! That’s amazing!
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Congratulations! Here’s to 5o more years together 💜
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Congratulations!
God bless both. ❤
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