[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.



Bill

[caseylou5]

Originally Posted by 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................

Married for 47 years

[llaran]

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

[DougB]

Originally Posted by 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????

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]

Originally Posted by exwave

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

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]

Originally Posted by exwave

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?