Comments on: Newlywed at 50

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:34:10 +0000

Trina, Patricia and Mildred, thanks for the insights. Being in this relationship has made me take a closer look at myself and my decision-making process.

Mildred, a big key really is to just “shut up.” LOL!

By: Mildred

Mildred — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:41:43 +0000

Getting married later in life is to your advantage. You’ve already learned not to sweat the small stuff. I used to get upset because my husband didn’t line up the seams of the comforter with the edge of the mattress when he made the bed. Then one of my friends told me that her husband has never made the bed, washed dishes, or a load of laundry. After that conversation, I shut up.

By: PatriciaW

PatriciaW — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:49:31 +0000

That lesson will take you a long way in your marriage. There are others you’ll learn in your own time and by way of your own experiences, but that first one will never fail you.

Congratulations to you and George! May you have many years of blessed marriage.

By: Trina

Trina — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:17:55 +0000

Congratulations! Marriage is the best of things and the worst of things. I learned in a class that God uses our spouses to change us. We cannot see our back but our spouses can. I’ve been married for four years and in the 1st year I was convinced that marriage was God’s idea of a joke, but just like you, I learned alot about myself. Learned a lot of things that I asked God to help me change. The 1st couple of years are the hardest but see every difference, every argument, and every disagreement as a way for you to grow. Look for God in every issue. I’m so excited that you are married. Your spouse is your best friend. You two will love the companionship and friendship of marriage once you get over those rough spots.
Many blessings,
Trina

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:15:17 +0000

Charlotte, LaShaunda, Rosiland, and Veronica–
I feel like I’ve joined a new sorority. I appreciate hearing from my more experienced soros.

By: Veronica Fields Johnson

Veronica Fields Johnson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:02:59 +0000

Congratulations on your new marriage! I agree with LaShaunda, you’ve definitely learned lessons some folks take years to figure out. I’m one of them, LOL, but thank God he’s kept me and my hubby together for 17 and married for 15.

By: Rosiland

Rosiland — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:31:23 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Apryl Orr said it best.

I’ve been married six years and I have found myself praying on a dime more times than I can remember – LOL!

By: LaShaunda

LaShaunda — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:23:32 +0000

Angela,

You’re going to be married for a long time

You’ve learned lesson some folks take years to figure out.

You can be set in your ways, just don’t let it come between you and remember to always communicate. Once you lose that, it’s hard to get back.

Congratulations on your new marriage and may God bless it with much happiness.

Don’t let him stop cooking for you. LOL

By: Charlotte Hyatt

Charlotte Hyatt — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:55:33 +0000

Congratulations Angela!

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:56:34 +0000

“Set in our ways.” We should have a plaque for that in our house, Carleen.

Thanks, Pam, Apryl and Sharon. Married life is definitely a new and exciting adventure for me.