8 of the best things about growing old together
Your skin might sag, your hair turn grey and you may not look like newlyweds, but there are so many reasons why growing old with the person you love is a blessing. Here are just eight reasons to count yourself lucky that you’ve become a wise old couple.
1. You get to watch a beautiful transformation happen before your eyes
You get to witness your beloved grow from the young girl and boy you fell in love with to the wise old woman and man you love even more than you thought possible.
2. You get to be a grandparent
As author Lois Wyse says, “If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.” While parenting can be a lot of thankless work, grandparenting is all about the perks and spoils.
3. You know everything there is to know about the other person
After decades together, you know your partner inside out. It’s an intimate and deeply comforting knowledge that can only come with time.
4. You don’t argue over the small issues
You both know now not to argue over the small issues that aren’t important to the overall happiness of the relationships. There’s so many more important things to do and enjoy than fight and argue needlessly.
5. You both say what you mean
There’s no need to be coy when you’ve been with the same person for years – you’re direct, upfront and honest, and the relationship is the better for it.
6. You get to give relationship advice to young’uns
When you’ve been in a loving marriage for decades you have plenty of wisdom to pass onto to future generations – and you have the life experience to back it up.
7. You have someone with whom to share your dreams and losses
Your partner has always been there to help you through the trials and tribulations but just as importantly, to celebrate the triumphs and victories. You’ve both been through the journey called life, but luckily you were able to share all the experiences with your loved one.
8. You both know you made the right choice
When you’ve grown to a wise old couple, there’s no more wondering or doubts: it’s the ultimate affirmation that you made the right choice all those years ago.
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