Ed I actually agree with you. I would, however, add that 'this type of marriange' also offers the best life for a man.
Citygirl, I'm not sure that I agree with you. Both my son and son in law are far more involved in the raising of their children than I was. Son in law in particular...
Our daughter once told my wife and I that the reason that she and our son were having difficulty finding someone to spend their lives with was because, "Your marriage is so perfect." Elaine and I looked at one another and laughed hysterically. Where had we gone wrong that they did not realize...
HeatherLynn is right on the money about the ups and downs in any long term relationship and the WORK involved in maintaining a relationship. Perhaps we need a thread about why/how people stay together for extended periods of time? (Read that as forever.)
The day that I met my wife there was a strong connection of like. She was attractive, funny, and I sensed that she was a truly good person. I was a college student and she was a secretary at the ag school. Understand folks that this was a long time ago, she was a GOOD Catholic girl and I was...