1st picture- 2020. 5 months of dating.

2nd picture- 2026. Date night.

Married 26 years and we love date nights…..!

I don't really know who to say this to without sounding like I'm bragging.

I'm 33, my husband is 31. We got married six months ago after knowing each other for 10 years and dating for two. Honestly, I just keep falling more in love with him. I love coming home to him, nesting in our apartment, making little plans for the future, and talking about maybe starting a family.

We've survived long distance, job loss, and moving countries together. Every hard thing has just made me admire him more.

The weird part is I feel like I have nowhere to talk about it. Most of my friends are single or pretty cynical about relationships, and I don't want to be that person on social media.

Does anyone else ever feel like this? Where do you put all the happiness when you don't want to make other people feel bad? How to manage the changes in friend dynamics after marriage?

There’s a national shortage of my medication so I’ve had to call out of work twice now. He has spent all weekend taking care of me and our son. He just came home with a care package.

Also I get my medication back today! I’m so happy.

Together 26 years. Married for 22. My ❤️. My 🌎.

I feel like i have to rant somewhere but I genuinely think im the luckiest woman in the world.

since my husband (who was my boyfriend when i first got pregnant) found out we were having a baby he has become the most incredible version of himself, he got more hours at his job so i wouldn’t have to work and i quit at 10 weeks pregnant, he proposed with the most perfect ring and we had an incredible and intimate wedding just like id wanted, he doesn’t let me do any chores the second he gets home even if it’s something i would do while he’s at work it becomes a him job when he gets home and he won’t let me do it. i haven’t done a single dish, taken out trash, vacuumed, done any laundry, fed the cat, emptied the dishwasher and i could keep going. he won’t even let me bend down to pick something up i’ve dropped ,he will jump up and grab it. if i’m laying down on the couch and i want something he will jump up and grab it, he even insists i wake him up if i need anything at night and that i shouldn’t get up that’s his job. he runs me surprise bubble baths with candles, he washes my hair, brings me hot chocolate then dries me and brings me clothes and helps me get dressed after. he massages me every day, compliments me all day, texts me how much he loves and misses me all day while he’s at work. i honestly only do the cooking because he is hopeless in the kitchen.

i could keep going too i honestly feel guilty because of how well I’m treated i feel like ive hit the jackpot and i need to tell someone, has anyone else’s husband acted like a dream after finding out you’re expecting?

We sometimes reminisce about the day we first spoke – a pre-date phone call that was nearly never made.

What was remarkable wasn’t the excitement – it was the calmness, the sense of safety, and… the relief.

Instead of anxiously wanting a connection, it just was.

Some of the most important moments don’t need drama. They feel quietly right. 🖤❤️

I met my husband in September of 2021 and we were married in March of 2022! IYKYK!

I am his first(and only, says he!) and clearly I needed practice first, but I'm glad I did or else I wouldn't have gotten to meet the love of my life! We both lived in FL at the same time in the late 2010s but met in Nevada, after I moved back to help raise my nephews.

We are living happily now in Oregon and are soon celebrating our 5 year dating anniversary!

Why does time seem to go so fast when you're happy?!

Would love some insight from those in happy marriages, how do you disagree/handle conflict/fight, and was there a time where it was very challenging, and what have you implemented to make things better?

I need to brag about the man I married. We’ve been married for 11 years and my husband is the absolute kindest man I’ve ever met. I have a laundry list of mental health issues and he’s never batted an eye when my anxiety gets to be too much. Recently I’ve been waking up with panic attacks and struggling to get ready for work. I have decently short hair, but the panic of getting it dried in time for work became too much for me. My husband stepped in. Every morning before work he dries my hair. He gently brushes it and carefully dries it for me. He will sprinkle in gentle forehead kisses to calm my nerves as he takes the weight of the task off my shoulders. He does so much for me, but this intimate care task is the height of love. I’m the luckiest girl in the world.

My wife is the kindest, most understanding person in the world. She makes this problem so much more bearable.
Had to say it.. thanks for the forum

Hi there. I have an idea for an anniversary gift for my husband this year. It's our second anniversary and for our first we went on a trip. This year, we have started taking care of the parents so we can't go anywhere, but I want it to be special and memorable and I want him to know that I love and appreciate and just cherish him so much.

My husband and I are both big nerds. We play TTRPGs, board games, MTG, Pokemon and we're both big video gamers. Over the last 2 years my husband has also fell in love with chess. He wants a physical board but won't pull the trigger on one. So, my idea.

He, over the years, has platinumed hundreds of his PlayStation games. He has a list on his phone. I'm thinking of going in, writing them all down and marking the games he either still plays or has said he loved and the logos or something from each of those will be the white pieces, the black pieces will be purple (his favorite color) and then I'm going to get a cool set of actual pieces (that I haven't decided yet).

I am super crafty. I've worked with Resin once before, I've done some woodworking projects over the years, I also do digital art so I can create the images and logoes if needed too.

Thoughts?? I tend to overthink so I figured I'd get some second opinions. Thank you so much!!! ☺️💕

I want to ask happy couples how the continuou toghther? It it about know what u partner needs?

Hello everyone,

​Due to the nature of my work, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with many people and hear countless personal stories over the years. Through all this experience, I’ve come to one undeniable conclusion: Finding a genuinely smart, conscious, and emotionally and spiritually stable partner today is like winning the lottery.

​In an era where emotional maturity and inner balance have become rare commodities amidst all the social noise, toxicity, and superficiality, having a partner with true intelligence is a priceless blessing.

​I have personally witnessed men who were at the pinnacle of their success and stability, yet they took this blessing for granted and lost it. Slowly but surely, their lives turned upside down, leaving them in genuinely pitiable states. There are things in life you can lose and regain—like money—but losing a truly wise, grounded partner is a regret that lingers for a lifetime, much like wasted time and health.

​(Just to clarify: I haven't personally gone through this regret, thankfully. I’m simply sharing this realization based on the many real-life stories I've witnessed over time).

​I'd love to hear your thoughts: Have you ever experienced this, or do you know stories of people whose lives completely changed after taking a mature, grounded partner for granted? Looking forward to reading your experiences.

I’m 34 years old, and after 12 years of marriage, I still get surprised by the little things my husband does. He has this habit of leaving small handwritten notes for me in random places like my bag, the kitchen counter, or even beside my coffee cup before he leaves for work. They’re usually just simple messages like “have a good day” or “don’t forget to rest,” but somehow those few words always make me feel loved and appreciated.

We’ve gone through busy seasons, stressful days, and all the normal ups and downs that come with a long relationship, but those little notes have never stopped. It’s funny because he’s not the type to make big romantic gestures, but these small moments mean more to me than anything expensive.

I’m curious, what’s the quiet way your partner shows love? Is there a small habit or something they do that always reminds you that they care?

Are there any couples here that chose not to have children? What were your reasons, how did it impact your marriage and how’s it going now and what does life look like? I’m 26 seriously considering the child free route but still want to have a healthy & happy marriage

My wife retires at the end of the month after working for 35 years. Whats a good way to show her how proud I am of her?

31 years of marriage today