The familiarity that is a natural consequence of a long term relationship can dim appreciation for a partner’s virtues.

June 19th is our 48th wedding anniversary. In recent years I have learned to occasionally step back and look upon Christine with a stranger’s eyes.

In those moments I fully appreciate my good fortune in winning the “marriage lottery”. 

Peace Everyone. Pete

8 thoughts on “48 Years

  1. Congrats to you and Christine. I hope the next 48 will be even better. If we had known retirement was this good, we would have done it first.

  2. Nancy Antonette Wallingford says:

    Congratulations to you both!! Your longevity as a couple is a blessing and also a great accomplishment. It would be a gift for people if you could share what you think are the traits and skills that helped you both in having such a partnership. Thank you for sharing your travels and your lives!

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