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Wow - unbelievable

Wow. Unbelievable. I just heard this morning that someone I've known and looked up to for many years just got divorced a few weeks ago, after 33 years of marriage. This is a guy I thought would be married for the duration. He and his wife really loved each other, and they were able to work through any differences they had - I guess until recently. My understanding is that the issues they had in their marriage were longstanding ones, but that doesn't minimize my feelings of deep disappointment. It's discouraging, because so many marriages have dissolved or are falling apart these days. I know several couples who have either divorced or are struggling deeply. It's hard these days to hold onto the hope of "happily ever after."

What's going on with our society and culture? Happy marriages used to abound - it seemed like you saw them all around you. I admit, I'm older than many in Wireclub, but it doesn't seem like that long ago. As a young adult I knew many happy couples - couples who were thriving and enjoying each other's company the last time I saw them. But wow - today it seems like not many people are enjoying that blessing. I think most of us hope that someday we'll be living with the person whom we can enjoy the rest of our lives. I hope that will continue to be true, and that many of us will realize that dream. Hang in there, all ... I do know that it can be done, and I do know several couples who have done it! I wish for all of you all the happiness that can be found in this life.
Zoey234
Zoey234: I so respect your thought Scope but gotta' say buddy 33 years sounds like enuff of a lifetime ta me.
I dont b'lieve we're cut out for an indefinite eternity with the same person - or maybe I should say I'm not.........
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Fancy500
Fancy500: Scopinitout1..marriages now days still can work out happily ever after but it takes alot of work with both partners..My parents both have showed ma what it means to give and take on both part and to share everything and keep the communications open.
Today I spent the day with my parents as it is there
52nd Anniversary Today..and they both are very much inlove..
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Wriggles
Wriggles: its the growing together , sharing part that people forget now. they forget that they loved and felt and wanted to be together and fight to be separate. time to be with their own friends , time to be alone , time apart and time at jobs. too many excuses to not grow as a partnership. im sorry ur friends found the last page so soon but as fancy said there are still people out there with strong values melding themselves to another . hugs ty for your blog xx
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anbinh_1981
anbinh_1981: Divorce? Marriage? a long story in our time. Impossible to mention now
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gigilf
gigilf: that's a long time to be with some one then leave?? but we never know what happends behind other ppl's closed doors... so when you me or anyone finds happiness hang on to it!!!
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_TRUTH_
_TRUTH_: i can only hope that theres someone out there in the world, that want to love me as much as i want to love them. I will tell you this," when i find that one person that i do belong with, i will do everything in my power to make him feel loved".
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