Marriage/happiness/longevity.

[Pigeonho]

What’s the secret to each?

I’m weeks away from my divorce of a marriage that lasted 5 years legally, but in terms of being together, 3 at best. Bizarrely pre marriage, we were untouchable.

I know of couples who have been together 20+ years, career freaks who can provide their spawn with anything they want, but it’s known there’s been nothing between them for years. It’s all just so they can show ‘perfect parenthood’ and nothing more.

As it goes, I’m now with a girl who is my equal. We live apart, always will do. We spend our weekends and free time in the week together. I wonder if I’ll risk that for the above??

So, the secrets to the thread title??

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

The problem is, people and their priorities change.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

The problem is, people and their priorities change.

I think I read a quote once around

Women marry thinking their man will change and Men marry thinking their woman won’t!

Both are often left disappointed.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Women marry thinking their man will change and Men marry thinking their woman won’t!

That's certainly true of my (failed) marriage!

 

[kippax123]

I have been with my partner for 27 years. How has it been so blissful for so long , easy, we live in separate homes !!!

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

That's certainly true of my (failed) marriage!

And mine!!

 

[Tuearts right boot]

I have been with my partner for 27 years. How has it been so blissful for so long , easy, we live in separate homes !!!

The wife keeps threatening/promising the very same, maybe you could have a word with her. On a good day.........

 

[mayo31]

We been together 27 years and married 23.

It's a doddle. Never understood this nonsense about having to work at it. If that the case you are thinking way too much.

Go with the flow. Treat each other with respect. Be normal. Surely that was what got you together in your first place

 

[BimboBob]

Respect each other and give each other space. Everyone needs space. Smile. Laugh. Put the loo seat down.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Too much infidelity, probably caused by social media sites. Things were worth saving not too long ago. Now we live in a disposable age where if something breaks down, we simply chuck it in the bin.