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This week it’s our thirtieth wedding anniversary. It’s hard to believe thirty years have passed since we said, “I do.” My hubby is amazing and very supportive. I’m lucky. 
Here are a few things I’ve learned over the years:
1. No one knows how to wind up a person like a spouse.
2. Common interests are good, but a couple of separate interests help keep things interesting.
3. Communication is key. No one is a mind reader.
4. Laughter makes everything better.
5. Never go to sleep on an argument.
6. As the years pass it’s not unusual to start finishing each other’s thoughts or say or think something right before your spouse is about to think/say it.
7. It’s not unknown for me to dress and find hubby and I have picked the same colors or similiar styles. 
8. There’s nothing nicer than receiving a phone call from hubby in the middle of the day for no reason at all, other than to tell me he loves me.
9. A husband who likes cooking and doesn’t mind helping out with housework is worth gold.
Have you any pearls of wisdom when it comes to marriage?
September 3rd, 2012 at 4:23 am · Link
Our marriage is a partnership that only gets better with time. Like a good wine, Shelley is becoming a Vintage! Smooth, subtle and a pleasant aroma with hints of this and that which only adds to the fact…I love you Shell!
Here’s to at least another 30!
Cheers
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:49 pm · Link
Aw! I love you too :)
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:43 am · Link
Congratulations, Shelley!
I think you covered all the important points. It’s nice to be lovers, but for the long haul, it’s better to be best friends.
With Greg living 300 miles away from me for so long, I discovered we tend to make the same menu choices. It makes me laugh when we discuss our day and find we’ve eaten the same meal–300 miles apart.
Enjoy your day!
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:50 pm · Link
Maria,
Wow, that’s freaky. I hope Greg gets to retire soon so you can spend more time together.
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:16 am · Link
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Munro.
Nothing to add but thrilled when I see love lasting. :-)
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:51 pm · Link
Thanks, Angela!
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:24 am · Link
That’s awesome. Ken and I have been together for 22 years today.
I think you got all the things that matter. Communication being the biggest one I think. If you can’t talk with your spouse, you don’t have a chance.
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:52 pm · Link
Thanks, Mary. Communication is important, although we don’t always get it right. It’s still a learning process.
September 3rd, 2012 at 4:05 pm · Link
Congratulations! I think your words of wisdom are right on!
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:52 pm · Link
Thanks so much, Sherry.
September 3rd, 2012 at 10:50 pm · Link
Wishing you both a happy anniversary — and many, many more!
September 4th, 2012 at 1:23 am · Link
Congratulations!!
You both are amazing – I hope I can celebrate that anniversary one day. We celebrated 3 years recently, and it has been hard. Will be taking your advice on board!
September 4th, 2012 at 9:22 am · Link
You guys are made of awesome. Hubs and I are 12-years in and we do dress a lot alike, lol. I like your list, I know it’s all true, thanks for the reminders and Happy Anniversary.