When he was in the second grade, my Father was convinced that he was going to marry my Mother. They dated and courted. Dad hitch-hiked across the state of Pennsylvania to see her in college. They married in 1967 and when they celebrated their 50 year anniversary a few years ago, they offered up 50 pieces of advice that have helped to keep their marriage strong through the storms.
My Mother was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease in 1971, and her health has been hit or miss over the years. Dad traveled internationally for the first 20 years of their marriage. They have given “in sickness and for worse” a run for its money. They have always been head over heels in love with each other, and love each other more every day they are together.
[UPDATE] Mom passed in August 2019. You can read all about her legacy HERE.
What I love about this list is that it’s some of the activities that they enjoyed together as youngsters, but they are appropriate for any married couple! Are you ready to change your relationship for the better?
1. Say “I love you.”
2. Share smiles–lots.
3. Hold hands.
4. Smooch every day.
5. Take walks in the snow.
6. Go to the movies.
7. Go swimming.
8. Laugh a lot.
9. Hug–for no reason.
10. See a Drive-in movie.
11. Dance together – especially the Twist.
12. Find a secret make out spot.
13. Watch drag races.
14. Kick back at the beach.
15. Go to sporting events.
16. Go to concerts.
17. Spend time with your kids and grandkids.
18. Worship together.
19. Enjoy spring and summer.
20. Enjoy fall.
21. Try to enjoy winter.
22. Go to amusement parks.
23. Spend time with your families.
24. Attend family reunions.
25. Say ” I love you more.”
26. Volunteer together.
27. Take scenic routes.
28. Get lost.
29. Watch Young & Restless.
30. Go for ice cream.
31. Take “naps.”
32. Dine out with friends.
33. Go on family picnics.
34. Play cards–500!
35. Move to a retirement community when you are young enough to enjoy it.
36. Sit out on the back porch.
37. Watch sky divers.
38. Go neighboring together.
39. Listening to the birds sing.
40. Take shorter walks when you can’t go on longer ones.
41. Decorate for holidays.
42. Enjoy gazebo gathering with friends.
43. Travel together.
44. Attend church events together.
45. Go on a picnic just for two.
46. Take mini trips.
47. Listen to music.
48. Share everything.
49. Enjoy sunsets together.
50. Say ” I love you the most.”
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Love, hugs, and Happy #50 to Mom and Dad!
This was beautiful Holly! Thanks for sharing!!!
What a blessing you all to each other. I had forgotten how much you look like your mother, Holly. Two beautiful ladies.
Thank you for sharing!
Your parents are an inspiration especially in todays world, long may they continue to share a wonderful life together…x
Beautifully touching, Holly…this is just about the sweetest post ever. Congrats to your parents. Lovely family!