How many "Villagers" are still in long term marriages?

[senior citizen]

I'd like to find out just how many "Villagers" are still in long term marriages, such as we are. We will reach the big "50" in 2015. 1965 to 2015.

Also, does anyone know the breakdown of age groups?

Such as, are there any in their 80's and 90's still residing in their own homes in The Villages???

What about in their 60's and 70's????

I had assumed it was a retirement community........however, now I'm thinking that I misunderstood totally.......just having read it is considered an adult community. Obviously, we are all adults. Just wondering what the breakdown is of long marrieds, plus those who have enjoyed longevity and still live in their own homes in THE VILLAGES.

Thanks in advance................

[skip0358]

Coming up on 42 years married in July & 65 years of age in December. Full time resident

[CFrance]

66, 69, and coming up on 43 years of marriage. When our son and d-i-l went for pre-marital counseling at our church, they were the only two of their group of friends who didn't come from a single parent or blended family. They felt fortunate to have grown up in their family situations.

[Jayhawk]

55 and 53, married for 31+ years. Not fulltime at TV yet, but I got our airline tickets yesterday for our trip back around Labor Day. Bringing the youngest daughter and son-in-law to check it out. :MOJE_whot:

[Rickg]

61/61 and 42 yrs. this Nov. Part time in TV's until 2015

[buzzy]

I believe the OP is looking for the statistics.

[Golfingnut]

November will mark 44 years for us. They get better every year.

[graciegirl]

Senior there are a lot of folks here in their sixties and seventies who are on their second, third or fourth marriage. I am guessing that maybe a third are on their first marriage. I don't know why I think a third. What do others think?

I also know several folks in their eighties and nineties and even one who is 101 who are enjoying living in their own homes without any care.

[Karenu]

We are 68 & 69. Married for 50 years.

[Applepie]

I am 70 and my husband is 73. We were married 50 years in February. Our church (The Chapel of Christian Faith) publishes a list of anniversaries every month. Usually 50 years are the newly weds. We have couples celebrating 60, 65, even 70 years of marriage.

[Big47moe]

My wife and I have been married since 1974 with 25 years of happy marriage!

[NotGolfer]

Very proud to report....we've been married 48 years this summer!! We got married in 1965 at ages 20 and 21. Been living in The Villages 4 years now.

[Richard1366]

Full time residents, both 74, married for 53 passionate years!!

[justjim]

I don't believe that you will find any valid statistic on long-term marriages or ages here in TV. The Developer may have age statistics Because of the 80/20 rule. We find in talking with neighbors and others in TV that there are a lot of long-term marriages. Actually, more than I expected----and I don't know why I had that expectation except the divorce rate is now more than fifty percent. When we left in May for our "summer vacation", our group of close friends had 3 couples with over 150 years of marriage and one with five at our dinner table. Yesterday my wife and I celebrated our 53rd! We were teenagers when we married----thanks for asking.

[RLNLB]

Both 82, married 62 years and full time in The Villages.

[graciegirl]

I don't believe that you will find any valid statistic on long-term marriages or ages here in TV. The Developer may have age statistics Because of the 80/20 rule. We find in talking with neighbors and others in TV that there are a lot of long-term marriages. Actually, more than I expected----and I don't know why I had that expectation except the divorce rate is now more than fifty percent. When we left in May for our "summer vacation", our group of close friends had 3 couples with over 150 years of marriage and one with five at our dinner table. Yesterday my wife and I celebrated our 53rd! We were teenagers when we married----thanks for asking.

51 here. We were toddlers.:D

It's the new math.

[gatherer47]

full time Villagers-44 years married

[delima2000]

Married 45 years and still going strong . I'm 64 and my husband is 65 full time villagers for two years.

[gomoho]

full time - mid 60's - married 37 years (second marriage for both of us)

[renielarson]

My wife and I have been married since 1974 with 25 years of happy marriage!

What about the other 14 years? :confused:

[Xavier]

66 (him) / 66.5 (her) - I don't let her forget it. We will have been married 44 years on the 28th of this month.

Xavier

[Avista]

53 years for us in Aug

[skyguy79]

46 years for us this coming August, and that's quite a feat being we're both only 39 years old! :1rotfl:

[MR&VAF]

58 & 49 - full time here - 32 years married come Oct.

[springfield]

I'd like to find out just how many "Villagers" are still in long term marriages, such as we are. We will reach the big "50" in 2015. 1965 to 2015.

Also, does anyone know the breakdown of age groups?

Such as, are there any in their 80's and 90's still residing in their own homes in The Villages???

What about in their 60's and 70's????

I had assumed it was a retirement community........however, now I'm thinking that I misunderstood totally.......just having read it is considered an adult community. Obviously, we are all adults. Just wondering what the breakdown is of long marrieds, plus those who have enjoyed longevity and still live in their own homes in THE VILLAGES.

Thanks in advance................

we are both 66, married June 21, 1969, 2 weeks after college graduation

[skyguy79]

51 here. We were toddlers.:D

It's the new math.I'd bet the two of you got a lot of Huggies as wedding gifts! Have they run out yet or did you trade them in for a lifetime supply of hugs? :D

[Thnonne]

66 and 67, July 20th will be our 45th.

[patfla06]

It's 31 years for us.
Will be full time when we sell our house.

[billethkid]

both are 76 married 57 years....as active as many intheir 50's.

The numbers are merely points of reference as there are those who are younger but older and those of us who are older but younger. This is so apparent in TV.

btk

[cbh1975]

57 (me, until August) & 62 (him); married 38 years. Just waiting for the house to sell and then we'll be full time Villagers.

[Cobh521]

We will be married for 20 years in August. I am 56 and my husband is 64. This was my first marriage and his second. We have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.

[senior citizen]

A very warm thank you to each and every one of you that have shared your longtime love stories. I enjoyed reading them all.

It affirmed my opinion that there must be more committed happily marrieds than those "on the prowl" at our advanced age. Each post was wonderful to read. When one has the comfort and love of a soulmate, their life is full.

Longevity in a marriage is also a strong foundation and "example" for the next generation, both the children and grandchildren who are growing up in this disposable era.

I still remember receiving from both of our children, first our daughter and later our son, hand written thoughtful letters when they were each about juniors in college.........not sure what possessed them to write at that time, but they did........expressing thanks for us staying "together" and providing a strong foundation of "family" for them when all around them their friends were experiencing broken homes.

We received similar, but different, letters of thanks on each of their wedding days,............similiarly thanking us for providing love and support to them and for staying together in our marriage which provided a good example to them. Those words meant more than a million bucks to me.

We took our marriage and our parenting seriously and were never "party animals". Family was everything. It still is.

Again, I thank you for reinforcing my own feelings.....by sharing yours.

I know there will be more to come..........and thanks again, in advance of those new remembrances of happy long term marriages amongst the Villagers.

I'd say we are all pretty lucky.......

[rubicon]

the kid and I, I call her kid because she keeps reminding me that she is 7 months younger than me are having our 51st anniversay this month. Its been the happiest 10 years of my life::1rotfl:

[LittleDog]

My wife and I are 76 and 74 and have been married for 46 years. This is my second marriage and my wifes first.

John

[eweissenbach]

I have been married to my trophy wife, Lila for 46 years. We are both 67 years young, and are snowbirds for now.

[Big47moe]

What about the other 14 years? :confused:

25 years out of 39 ain't bad! Still going strong

[rubicon]

so let's extend the thread/modify it by asking what accounts for long lasting marriages? How is it with all the problems associated with raltionships and distractions can two people stay together for so long?

[Trish Crocker]

Steve and I have only been married 5 years but his parents, who live with us, just had their 73rd anniversary in March...and they are still very much in love. She got mad at him one day and told him to remind her tomorrow that she wanted a divorce.

[ohvette]

66 and 65 married 47 years

[ilovetv]

so let's extend the thread/modify it by asking what accounts for long lasting marriages? How is it with all the problems associated with raltionships and distractions can two people stay together for so long?

I've always thought of this scene from the Henry Fonda-Lucille Ball movie "Yours, Mine & Ours" (1968), when friends of ours (almost always the wife) said, "We're getting divorced.......He's just not "in love" with me anymore....."

I like this definition of what marital love is:

What Love Really Is Scene from Yours, Mine and Ours Movie (1968) | MOVIECLIPS (http://movieclips.com/krgV-yours-mine-and-ours-movie-what-love-really-is/)

[rubicon]

I've always thought of this scene from the Henry Fonda-Lucille Ball movie "Yours, Mine & Ours" (1968), when friends of ours (almost always the wife) said, "We're getting divorced.......He's just not "in love" with me anymore....."

I like this definition of what marital love is:

What Love Really Is Scene from Yours, Mine and Ours Movie (1968) | MOVIECLIPS (http://movieclips.com/krgV-yours-mine-and-ours-movie-what-love-really-is/)

ilovetv: thank you so very much. I wish the younger generation could understand this love story but unfortuantely the hollywood trolls wanted their perverse version to max profits.

The moviecip says it all. By the way when Ricardo Montaban (actor) was aked about latin lovers his response to Johnny Carson was as any dog knows quantity in love making is a simple thing. However a great lover is a man who can keep one woman happy all of her life. Best answer I ever heard.

My better half keeps me balanced, makes me laugh and is my very best friend. Your turn

[ijusluvit]

OK, if we are now sharing the secrets to marital longevity, I'd say it all comes down to just one thing: Trust.

For the last 45 years we've come to trust and depend on each other for a lot of things in our daily lives. We know that is there to support us when we need support.

Only a fool would throw that away.

[ilovetv]

I think being best friends first, before things get all physical, is key, because over time the physical self and physical stuff goes to pot and your mind always needs the right person to talk with and share everything.

Hollywood trolls wanting their perverse version of love to max profits is right. They have made it ALL about surgically-formed outer beauty, getting celebrity status from dumping all your dirty laundry on stage and before the tabloid cameras, fame, and money gotten by ANY means possible--ethically OR illicitly....either way is fine!

Case in point: The Octomom......This is a Hollywood product right here. Instead of shunning this woman and her aberrant actions to "make a family", they have catapulted her to fame.....

"This investigation started when Octomom earned $200,000 in 2012, but then applied for welfare. If Octomom earned less than $119,000 that year then she has the right to welfare. But if she made more than that in 2012, then there’s a problem.

Octomom’s home and the style she accustomed to living in would be hard to maintain on even $200,000 a year. How she can do this on just welfare is bound to be one of the questions that will come up in this investigation.

Octomom’s welfare assistance made the headlines, but so did her porn movie, stripper gigs, topless pictures and many interviews, like the one she did for Howard Stern. All of these above activities had to net her a pretty penny....."

http://www.examiner.com/article/octomom-welfare-investigation-did-need-for-publicity-backfire-on-mom-of-14?cid=rss

[mrsanborn]

so let's extend the thread/modify it by asking what accounts for long lasting marriages? How is it with all the problems associated with raltionships and distractions can two people stay together for so long?
It's cheaper to keep her?

[justjim]

The secret is having the ability to forgive your spouse and yourself when mistakes are made---and there will be some in a long relationship. In our long-term marriage, Faith in God has played a huge role, especially, during those "valley" experiences.

[cquick]

I expect the numbers are the same here as anywhere for our age group. I don't see much difference.

[tommy steam]

Coming up on 42 years married in July & 65 years of age in December. Full time resident

Did you live in patchogue your whole life? I lived there for about 5 years...river ave and winges av. Oh yes we are married 44 years.

[Steve & Deanna]

My wife and I just celebrated our 46th (in The Villages) a few months ago 68/69 and having a great time. Life is (Good)Great !!!

[Madelaine Amee]

so let's extend the thread/modify it by asking what accounts for long lasting marriages? How is it with all the problems associated with raltionships and distractions can two people stay together for so long?

When you know you have the best, why would you jeopardize that? Paul Newman is supposed to have said "why would I play around with hamburger when I have Filet at home".

[Boudicca]

I'm 64, husband 66 - Together as a couple for 47 years, married for 44 years, Villagers for 3 plus years and we still love each other :)

[sandybill2]

Married 10/8/65----I was 18--he was 24----still together-----can't imagine our lives without each other! We knew each other 2 months before we married!

[raynan]

We've been married 42 yrs and are full-time FROGS. I believe the main ingredient to a happy marriage is TRUST and then a sense of humor.
Lots of long-term marriages on our street.

[2 Oldcrabs]

Married 38 years. We are 58 &59. One thing I learned after 38 years, I am no longer afraid of death! :1rotfl:

[DandyGirl]

We're 60 & 65 and will celebrate 44 years in November. We laugh together everyday!

[6XNANA]

Married 49 years last month, we were 17(me) and 21 (him). We were told it wouldn't last and we proved them wrong. Full time Villagers and have been here almost 3 years. One important aspect of longevity is to respect one another and always be there in good and bad times for each other. We have two amazing daughters and 6 even more amazing grandchildren that make us proud every day. Life is good :)

[Jim 9922]

Fifty for us next year. A tradition in our families. Both sets of parents and grand parents went past 50 years each, only to be separated by death of a partner. And, no divorces among any of the married children of the 3 generations. We all took/take our wedding vows seriously. Maybe it helps to be married to a wonderful partner!
:ho:

[senior citizen]

Fifty for us next year. A tradition in our families. Both sets of parents and grand parents went past 50 years each, only to be separated by death of a partner. And, no divorces among any of the married children of the 3 generations. We all took/take our wedding vows seriously. Maybe it helps to be married to a wonderful partner!
:ho:

That's a wonderful "tradition" and wonderful family legacy.........
We'll be celebrating our 50th in 2015.......May 15, 1965 to May 15, 2015.

Like many of the others, we met while young....age 17 in 1962 and became best friends. That friendship has lasted these past 51 years.

The recurring thread in all of these long marriages is respect, trust, being best friends and I'll add being patient and kind. There is great comfort in being with someone familiar who is also your best friend for the long term. A sense of humor is a plus.....no doubt about it.

People who do not enjoy fighting or high drama.......usually last the longest. They can stay calm in the midst of turmoil.....and save the day.

Those who need constant drama and excitement will rarely make the 50 year mark. There are some folks who will provoke arguments out of fear of closeness.........thus, perpetuating the quest for a perfect someone, who probably does not exist........

It boils down to comfort and familiarity interspersed with true love......
vs.
Constant excitement, newness (meaning new relationships) and perhaps the thrill of the catch.

We've all caught our oldies but goodies a long long time ago......it seems.

I just can't believe it's been this long. Where have all the years gone?

Astrologically, it would be interesting to see how everyone paired up........
as earth signs with fellow earth signs, both stable with feet on the ground, will do well........vs. a fire sign and a water sign........water puts out fire.

Two water signs, deep thinking, perhaps spiritual and sensitive.......would also understand each other.......

And so on and so on.........while initially, differences might seem intriguing, often it is the sameness that brings the comfort and ease to a marriage.......someone who truly understands you and thinks along the same lines........has the same values, etc. would just "click".....

If one partner craves constant excitement while the other just wants peace and quiet.......it might not last for long.........unless both enjoy that same sense of adventure and then would be on the same page together with regard to their plans...........

It does seem like there are an abundant amount of "peas in a pod" with happy longterm marriages in TV.....

I've enjoyed reading all that you've shared...............thanks again to all.

[buzzy]

46 yrs. No kids. Some common interests, some separate interests, No selfishness.

[eweissenbach]

Married 10/8/65----I was 18--he was 24----still together-----can't imagine our lives without each other! We knew each other 2 months before we married!

Lucky for Bill! :MOJE_whot:

[sharonga]

my husband is 63 and i am 62. We have been married 42 years and live in The Villages one year. We are here full time. I would say that maybe 20 percent are on first time marriages.

[wendyquat]

Ages 68 and 72 - will be 50 years in November 2013! Time flies when you are having fun!:MOJE_whot:

[MSG@TV]

We are 65, (66 in August) and 64, married (wait I have to think for a second) 43 years today (June 13). We will be frogs in 36 days (but whose counting?).

[TrudyM]

When you know you have the best, why would you jeopardize that? Paul Newman is supposed to have said "why would I play around with hamburger when I have Filet at home".


I thought I invented that line. Its what I always used when I was young to put the over attentive bosses in their place.

Not there yet but as you have expanded the subject to successful marriages in general.

I think (and we have been together since 1975) the secret is getting past the bumps that throw so many peoples marital cart into the ditch and then forgetting about the bump was ever there.
Most that I know who aren't still together it is for one of three reasons. They couldn't agree on money issues.
On how to raise the kids (or if to have them)
Or every thought they had started with I instead of we. This is the biggest one in my opinion. Hubby and I have been thinking of ourselves as a unit for along time.

However if you have had a good marriage it can make it hard for your kid to find someone their expectations are kind of high.

[senior citizen]

I thought I invented that line. Its what I always used when I was young to put the over attentive bosses in their place.

Not there yet but as you have expanded the subject to successful marriages in general.

I think (and we have been together since 1975) the secret is getting past the bumps that throw so many peoples marital cart into the ditch and then forgetting about the bump was ever there.
Most that I know who aren't still together it is for one of three reasons. They couldn't agree on money issues.
On how to raise the kids (or if to have them)
Or every thought they had started with I instead of we. This is the biggest one in my opinion. Hubby and I have been thinking of ourselves as a unit for along time.

However if you have had a good marriage it can make it hard for your kid to find someone their expectations are kind of high.
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Your comment re you and your hubby thinking of yourselves as a "unit" for a long time......is one I certainly agree with......and obviously works.

Your last sentence about a good marriage (observed at home throughout their childhood) making it hard for the kids to find someone similar to good old mom or dad's commitment...........also rings true.

When our daughter was in college, she made a comment about the dating scene up there being a "meat market" and she wanted to wait until she could find someone to share "what you two have had"..........it blew my mind. Obviously, she was observing the tranquil home life throughout her childhood..............as well as through high school and college.....

That "meat market" comment blew my mind.......and she was attending a very competitive university......but she did meet her future husband there.
They will be married twenty years this summer.

Ditto....similar for our son when he was away at college , and even still in high school,.........he would seem to compare his newest "love" of the moment with us.....and our long marriage........he eventually also found the love of his life.

It's little moments when our kids shake our world, and show us that they have been observing all along........what might go into a happy marriage.
Enough so, that they claim it's what they also want.

[Jhooman]

This is our second marriage for both of us. We are celebrating 23 years of love and friendship. Our marriage may be short compared to others, but our marriage is concentrated like Tang. I've married my best friend, I even like his flaws.

When we were planning to retire, friends told me they would go crazy being with their husband 24/7. I thought, how sad. I was looking forward to being with my guy 24/7 and playing like a kid in The Villages.

[senior citizen]

This is our second marriage for both of us. We are celebrating 23 years of love and friendship. Our marriage may be short compared to others, but our marriage is concentrated like Tang. I've married my best friend, I even like his flaws.

When we were planning to retire, friends told me they would go crazy being with their husband 24/7. I thought, how sad. I was looking forward to being with my guy 24/7 and playing like a kid in The Villages.

I can relate to your last paragraph as mine has been retired for two years now.......considering we are virtually inseparable, I can totally understand what you are saying.........and it does all get down to being best friends.

The only thing that was a bit annoying was , after running his own business for 40 plus years.......he now thought he was going to "improve" upon everything in my kitchen, my house, my schedule, etc........which can get pretty nitpicky. He had no employees to boss around anymore.....

Glad to say he has "adjusted" nicely.....after all.....to retirement.

It really is true though, that a man may retire........but a woman's work is never done.

[gomoho]

Lovely post - thanks for starting it and thanks to all who shared in it.:mademyday:

[senior citizen]

Lovely post - thanks for starting it and thanks to all who shared in it.:mademyday:


No problem. It is fun to read everyone's comments on longevity in marriage.

BUT.......what does one do when their nearly perfect spouse goes ballistic because their freezer has konked out? Ironically, yesterday we had a huge amount of frozen KANSAS CITY STEAKS barbecue type meats delivered to our garage freezer, plus his Schwans ice cream "stockpile"............and being that it's been rainy and HUMID here for the past 25 days or more........the ice cream was feeling soft last night........he found frost building up in the freezer (which is in a humid garage; not our kitchen freezer).......which is an upright total freezer..............total nervous breakdown while I remained calm.......I finally got him to call our appliance repair guy who just arrived.......I'm sure it needs some coolant or whatever......rather than running to buy an entire new freezer when we plan to ultimately sell this house.

So, how does one deal with the otherwise lovely spouse when they have a mini melt down over nothing???? I would have called the repair guy last evening......

All of you happily marrieds............what do do when hubby turns into unrecognizable _____________??????????

[tucson]

No problem. It is fun to read everyone's comments on longevity in marriage.

BUT.......what does one do when their nearly perfect spouse goes ballistic because their freezer has konked out? Ironically, yesterday we had a huge amount of frozen KANSAS CITY STEAKS barbecue type meats delivered to our garage freezer, plus his Schwans ice cream "stockpile"............and being that it's been rainy and HUMID here for the past 25 days or more........the ice cream was feeling soft last night........he found frost building up in the freezer (which is in a humid garage; not our kitchen freezer).......which is an upright total freezer..............total nervous breakdown while I remained calm.......I finally got him to call our appliance repair guy who just arrived.......I'm sure it needs some coolant or whatever......rather than running to buy an entire new freezer when we plan to ultimately sell this house.

So, how does one deal with the otherwise lovely spouse when they have a mini melt down over nothing???? I would have called the repair guy last evening......

All of you happily marrieds............what do do when hubby turns into unrecognizable _____________??????????

I've been married 50 yrs. and I've had alot not so happy experiences. I call on God to help us get through those really tough times. I thank Him for answering us with His love and grace to get through it :-)

[DoggieDaddy]

Both 61, happily married for 36 years. What seems to work for me: "Happy Wife, Happy Life" :thumbup:

[thelegges]

almost 42years snowflakes

[MSG@TV]

This is our second marriage for both of us. We are celebrating 23 years of love and friendship. Our marriage may be short compared to others, but our marriage is concentrated like Tang. I've married my best friend, I even like his flaws.

When we were planning to retire, friends told me they would go crazy being with their husband 24/7. I thought, how sad. I was looking forward to being with my guy 24/7 and playing like a kid in The Villages.

I can relate to what your saying. When we mentioned to friends that we will be driving our car from PA to TV for our settlement, our friends commented how boring and maddening that drive will be with their spouse, my husband remarked that he was looking forward to spending that time together, and I concurred. With the stress of selling the house, getting rid of old possessions, and leaving our jobs, friends and families behind, we need that time to reflect on what we left behind and the life that lies ahead.

[jkpender]

A fellow told me the other day that he had been married for 30 years....three different women for 10 years each time!

[SALYBOW]

We are 66 and 69 years old and have been married 43 years, that poor guy. lol

[carlanddiane]

celebrated our 25th anniversary last month!

[mikeandnancy1112]

My husband and I met in a bar/restaurant in Clearwater, Florida in 1984. We were married 2 weeks later and will be celebrating our 30 year marriage March 2014. Love and First Sight really works!! Oh, we are 65, both 3rd marriage

[TrudyM]

No problem. It is fun to read everyone's comments on longevity in marriage.

BUT.......what does one do when their nearly perfect spouse goes ballistic because their freezer has konked out? Ironically, yesterday we had a huge amount of frozen KANSAS CITY STEAKS barbecue type meats delivered to our garage freezer, plus his Schwans ice cream "stockpile"............and being that it's been rainy and HUMID here for the past 25 days or more........the ice cream was feeling soft last night........he found frost building up in the freezer (which is in a humid garage; not our kitchen freezer).......which is an upright total freezer..............total nervous breakdown while I remained calm.......I finally got him to call our appliance repair guy who just arrived.......I'm sure it needs some coolant or whatever......rather than running to buy an entire new freezer when we plan to ultimately sell this house.

So, how does one deal with the otherwise lovely spouse when they have a mini melt down over nothing???? I would have called the repair guy last evening......

All of you happily marrieds............what do do when hubby turns into unrecognizable _____________??????????

Have to ask my husband as the "want to make everything nice for everyone" member of this duo I am the one who has the melt downs. Hugs and it's only money is what he uses most to calm the manic wife.

[rubicon]

OK, if we are now sharing the secrets to marital longevity, I'd say it all comes down to just one thing: Trust.

For the last 45 years we've come to trust and depend on each other for a lot of things in our daily lives. We know that is there to support us when we need support.

Only a fool would throw that away.

In any relationship once trust is breached the relationship is over be it a marrige, corporation, government, friendship,etc.

Another factor is the ability to communicate. My wife and I went to Marriage Encounter several years ago and that program's emphasis was communication. so when you argued it was important not to garbage dump ( your just like your mother) and consider the benefits of time outs, humor, empathy Ex Rubicona to Rubicon "Your a jerk" Rubicon's response. "Well there is no sense of being a jerk unless you can act like one".:D

[Boudicca]

We have been married 44 years, dated for 3 prior to that. Lived here in TV for 3 years and love life, and each other.

[KeepingItReal]

Married 44 years, she was 17, I was 2 weeks over 19 and first year in USAF. 62 and 63 now. A dozen of her favorite yellow roses each anniversary sure goes a long way.

[upinmaine]

31 years today. He is 64 and she is 62. Bought in TV November 2012 and now full time since December 2012. Hope to add many years to the 31.

[Shirleevee]

31 years today. He is 64 and she is 62. Bought in TV November 2012 and now full time since December 2012. Hope to add many years to the 31.

43 years...........laughter is what keeps us married:clap2:

[jimbo2012]

Yes we are long "Soul Mates"

[Jaggy]

Married 1973 - I am the youngster- 60 and he is 65. - we haven't killed each other yet !!!! FROGS since Nov 2012..

[jblum315]

We were married 42 years when my husband passed away in 2004. He was 8 years older than me, but way too young to die. I still miss him every day.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Married 42 years..............and going stronger than ever.

[senior citizen]

Have to ask my husband as the "want to make everything nice for everyone" member of this duo I am the one who has the melt downs. Hugs and it's only money is what he uses most to calm the manic wife.

ha ha..... Well, the food is still cold at 20 degrees, even though he shut it off overnight, thinking it might cause a fire (some humming sound).....

Repair guy who we've used for 30 years thought there was nothing wrong with the freezer......but just that it needed some "air" behind it......however, because hubby's ice cream is "softer than it should be" he went down and ordered a new upright freezer for the garage....which they are delivering in two hours here.

The food feels FROZEN to me. He used to keep his ice cream stash in the side by side black refrigerator/freezer (also in the garage). Since that is newer (moved from our kitchen out to the garage when the s/s one arrived).........I think yes, the ice cream was colder in the black freezer..........and also it's been so HUMID here for a month....and rainy.......plus the Schwans guy had just put the ice cream in the freezer while it was pouring rain out......

.........but here comes our new freezer when we plan to sell the home in ten months from now.

Thanks for sharing.............

(I bet that our freezer was always 20 degrees, but just now noticed by retired guy.)

[senior citizen]

MORE wonderful remembrances of long marriages from folks in THE VILLAGES.
Thanks to all for sharing.........

Speaking of "More" (which was our "song" at or wedding in 1965).......
"More than the greatest love the word has known.....etc."
Can't even remember who made that song popular????

Who can actually remember their song, their wedding reception.......or did they elope?

Who can remember where they went on their honeymoon, if they had a honeymoon?

I'm not senile YET.......just seeing if you all can remember.........the good old days.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Wedding song - Theme from Love Story

Honeymoon wasn't possible as 1st job after graduating from college allowed Tuesday off and return to work on Wednesday in Harrisburg, PA........married in Massachusetts on July 5th which was a Monday.

[senior citizen]

Wedding song - Theme from Love Story

Honeymoon wasn't possible as 1st job after graduating from college allowed Tuesday off and return to work on Wednesday in Harrisburg, PA........married in Massachusetts on July 5th which was a Monday.


Beautiful melody......thanks for sharing.......

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I "crossed the line" last year and moved past my 50s.........Sandy still has a few years to go. First and only marriage for both of us - it'll be 38 years in a couple of weeks! YIKES! (Note to self: Buy a card.......)

And the only way to describe how we've made it work for this long: Sandy is an extremely tolerant person. :shocked:

:pepper2:

Bill :)

[caseylou5]

I'd like to find out just how many "Villagers" are still in long term marriages, such as we are. We will reach the big "50" in 2015. 1965 to 2015.

Also, does anyone know the breakdown of age groups?

Such as, are there any in their 80's and 90's still residing in their own homes in The Villages???

What about in their 60's and 70's????

I had assumed it was a retirement community........however, now I'm thinking that I misunderstood totally.......just having read it is considered an adult community. Obviously, we are all adults. Just wondering what the breakdown is of long marrieds, plus those who have enjoyed longevity and still live in their own homes in THE VILLAGES.

Thanks in advance................

Married for 47 years

[llaran]

Yesterday was 54 years. He was 20 and I was 16.

[DougB]

MORE wonderful remembrances of long marriages from folks in THE VILLAGES.
Thanks to all for sharing.........

Speaking of "More" (which was our "song" at or wedding in 1965).......
"More than the greatest love the word has known.....etc."
Can't even remember who made that song popular????


More was Perry Como

[exwave]

WE WILL CELEBRATE 66 YEARS IN jANUARY...I WILL BE 89YRS AND HE WILL TRUN 90YRS IN AUGUST...

[MSG@TV]

WE WILL CELEBRATE 66 YEARS IN jANUARY...I WILL BE 89YRS AND HE WILL TRUN 90YRS IN AUGUST...

:BigApplause: Wow!!! Now that deserves accolades! Congrats.

[Floridagal]

We are married 47 years and living in TV for eight years and love it.

[msendo]

(me -57, him 61) We've been married 35 years, but have been together for 38. There have been MANY bumps along the way, but somehow we have managed to survive them. There have been many disagreements over money and children, as was mentioned earlier, these are obstacles that set you up for failure. I would joke with my friends that it was a 'love hate -relationship.' We raised five children, and quite a mixed salad, may I add. A good deal of our time was spent working and trying to keep our heads above water. Our kids didn't get everything that they wanted, but they did get everything that they needed. Believe me, I am not complaining, because we have been so fortunate in so many ways! Much of this has made us stronger. My husband is my best friend. We laugh a lot together. Now, it's our time. We've been preparing to sell our house. LOL. A few more disagreements! One thing that we do agree on is- we plan on heading to TV to play.

Our wedding song - We've Only Just Begun ( by The Carpenters)
When the Carpenters' song- Rainy Days and Monday comes on the radio, he always yells out "hey, they're playing our song!"

[ssmith]

Agree way too young to die. Sorry for your loss even if it is a recent one.

[senior citizen]

WE WILL CELEBRATE 66 YEARS IN jANUARY...I WILL BE 89YRS AND HE WILL TRUN 90YRS IN AUGUST...

Amazing very long marriage. It surely would go down in the record books.

Every now and then we hear of a long "journey" like you two have shared.
Congratulations and best wishes........

Any hints for the rest of us?