This is my mom Nancy and my dad Forrest during their wedding day on November 17th, 1979 :)
I decided to interview my parents who have been married for 32 years. My parents had stated that they had dealt with financial challenges because they are trying to live life to its fullest and sometimes that lifestyle goes beyond their financial ability. They learned to slow down and budget. Another challenge has been raising a family, and making sure that we are brought up with good morals. They want to become interested in our success as we become adults. Sometimes children make decisions they don’t agree with so they attempt to convince us that what they want us to do is probably the best advice from them. Some new challenges for my dad are adjusting to retirement, as my mom is also getting close to retirement, yet they have a house payment, car payments and as they age there is more concern about health and well being. Some advice they gave was to listen to each other, communicate, and understand that everybody has their own idiosyncrasies and be willing to adjust to your loved ones oddities. Also, allow time for yourselves and your own personal interests. What helped them be successful is that they love each other; they are enjoying taking care of each other, having common interests, and communicating well.
Congratulations, you have a great family and Thank you for sharing your family's story and a beautiful photo. I truly enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteNice post, Glad your parents have such a long term marriage which is rare these days. They have good advise and i'm sure it will continue.
ReplyDeleteI love reading these "marriage expert" blogs! It's awesome to see others with parents who have been together for so long! 32 years, wow! :) This is so sweet and I love their picture!
ReplyDeleteIt is true that most parents, besides having kids and raising a family, face a lot of financial challenges; I figured that out from my parents. But I do know one thing: as long as the parents of a family love each other, no matter what challenge they're facing, anything is possible. Love your photo of your parents; they look lovely together! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Hayley, I interviewed my parents also they have been married since 1966. They to had financial problems because my mother was a stay at home mom, but they worked through it by my dad work a second job along with being in the military. He wanted her to stay home anyways to raise my brothers, sister and me. They to feel that communication is so important in a marriage, along with being attracted to one another, having mutual interests, beliefs, and life goals.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I love the picture of your parents as well! :) My parents have also been married for 32 years and they also gave the same advice!! :) I think it's really special when couples fight through their challenges and keep it together :). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecommunication seems to be the common theme among the long wedded couples. hmmm Thank you for sharing!
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