Marriage in later life

DH and I got together in 1997 when we were both 62. I was a widow. He was in a disastrous second marriage. Long story, but we met via an online penpal group - early days of online contact groups. Without the internet we'd never have known of each other's existence. Never in the same place at the same time etc.

We hit it off from the word 'go' and realised we were on the same wavelength although coming from very different backgrounds, life histories, you name it.

Hi acrimonious divorce went through in 1999 and for a long time he was very cautious about marrying again. What we had was good and he didn't want to put the kibosh on it. He eventually changed his mind about that and we were married in the local Methodist church in early 2002. They were the only church prepared to marry us because of his 2 divorces and his Jewish background.

We've had a lot of health problems over the years - both had various forms of surgery, and up to date, he had complete reconstruction of L knee at a specialist unit a month ago. I joke about being a 'slave'. But basically, it's 'in sickness and in health' and that's the only way it can be.

Is this the kind of thing you want to know?

Given that Ms Silverman's post appeared earlier this morning and no-one showed any interest, I can't help wondering why you're picking it up and pushing it now.
Similar media requests elicited replies effectively saying 'none of your business' and so the thread died a natural death.
I am therefore curious to know why this one has been singled out to be resurrected by GNHQ.

I got remarried after 50. I was 61. My previous marriage was...tempestuous and this is definitely calmer and more relaxed. Also in some ways more romantic, perhaps that's because there aren't the draining (albeit wonderful) small children around. Of course there are grandkids but they aren't around constantly and there's less responsibility and worry. My current husband and I have actually been together for over 15 years but while he was keen I didn't really see the point of getting married until fairly recently. Don't really know what changed my mind tbh but he's very happy so maybe it was that. Maybe second time round there's less pressure to get married so you only do it when you're really ready? i.e the need/want to have children doesn't muddle the issue. Wedding day was small and intimate - and with very short notice much to our children's dismay! No seating plans etc. Quite blissful.