A quote for those blessed with a spouse:

This is so true, you never stop grieving.
Take care you lovely ladies ❤️

I am thankful for my spouse - he is collecting fish and chips as I type.

I am thankful for my spouse 🩷

Does he annoy me, absolutely, I know I annoy him.

I am grateful that we are able to do so, many of my dear friends haven’t got that opportunity anymore…

I m grateful I got rid of both my spouses 🤣

Cherish your spouse, as long as you feel they deserve it (and vice versa), but no two marriages turn out the same.

I am truly grateful for my spouse. I often read some of the heartfelt posts of those that have lost a much loved partner knowing that could be me and that's how I'd feel.

That is very poignant. I will have to keep saying it to myself, especially on difficult days like today when OH's Alzheimers has been particularly challenging!

Yes, granfromafar. Treat your loved one - even on those difficult days - the way you would love to be treated. I know how hard that is !

I am also grateful for my spouse, he loves cooking dinner, is very kind, shares everything and is my calming influence when I get het up.
He can be annoying at times, the best bit is he never knows he is.

Well that’s a good punch in the gut for some of us, isn’t it? Thanks

Life goes on for others Tuliptree
Taking their joy away doesn’t increase ours so hey.

Have a lovely evening all of you. x

Well, walk on by if it upsets you, Tuliptree.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Life goes on for others Tuliptree
Taking their joy away doesn’t increase ours so hey.

Have a lovely evening all of you. x

A thoughtful and kind post, FGT. Thank you.

Kindness costs nothing kitty 😊

I didn't mean to make anyone cry but I lost my spouse quite recently and I think a kind thing would be to pass on this wisdom from the other side - the black and white side that has lost its colour. The place I am.

kittylester

Well, walk on by if it upsets you, Tuliptree.

The subject line of my post, literally says, "for those with a spouse". This is not a bereavement post.

@ Tuliptree.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Life goes on for others Tuliptree
Taking their joy away doesn’t increase ours so hey.

Have a lovely evening all of you. x

That is so you 🥰 No bitterness.

It’s wonderful to be blessed with a loving spouse. Yes treasure them always. I miss my lovely man so much.

Liam Neeson said this 9 years after his wife died. He must have been missing her terribly because it doesn't get any easier.

Thank you to those, like Neeson, who have lost, yet can still show warmth and give advice to those still enjoying their partner.

Lovely post, Macaydia. My OH and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary last week and although he annoys the hell out of me on a daily basis, there's also not a day goes by that I'm thankful he is still with me. (I'm sure I also annoy the hell out of him too, but we're still here!)

I'm with Bluebell but she's one ahead of me!🤣

I'm with Bluebele, too 🤣, but I did finally find my true soulmate, later in life, after a couple false starts.

As sad as I am I feel so lucky I had the best man in the world for 55 years.