Marriage relationship crisis

@vickyrose (2235)
Cooma, Australia
October 23, 2022 1:45am CST
I have two close people who are undergoing through marital separation proceedings. It is affecting me in a way as they are both close to my heart and my family. It is sad that after nearly 30 years of togetherness, some couple decide to uncouple and lead separate lives specially when the children have left the nest. I guess, it takes a lot of unhappy moments, relationship not working, communication breakdown to decide to lead separate lives. With my marital relationship, in our matured age, hubby and I, we gave each other freedom to seek our interests like he likes pottering outside the house, I like being indoors, pottering. He prefers a kind of music that I don't necessarily like. I watch TV shows he doesn't particularly like. In short, we give each other freedom to follow what we like. We do share enjoyment of food and drink, travelling and gardening. Companionship has prevailed over romantic love. Are you happy with your relationship with your partner?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
23 Oct 22
I've been divorced for over 20 years... Yes, I'm very happy with my relationships with my ex-wives. I don't see or hear from them and it's soooo nice!
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josefina
@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
23 Oct 22
Romantic love is the adrenaline rush you get when trying something new for the first time. Companionship is like the old sweater you still keep around and use despite threadbare elbow pads, a missing button, and holes in many parts because you have grown accustomed to it.
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rosyrose
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
28 Oct 22
Its good for a romantic love to develop to the next stage of a more meaningful relationship of friendship and companionship specially in mature age.
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josefina
@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
1 Nov 22
@vickyrose I agree. A "mature" relationship is when we are able to overlook the shortcomings of our partner and make the best out of the situation.
Anna
@LadyDuck (460355)
• Switzerland
23 Oct 22
It's sad when this happens. I am married from 51 years and we are still very happy together.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (460355)
• Switzerland
28 Oct 22
@vickyrose - We worked together before getting married, I was 18 when we met.
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rosyrose
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
29 Oct 22
@LadyDuck You were very young, Anna. I was a late bloomer. I was 29 when i had my first child and unmarried. I married first in 1988, then second in 1996. 26 years now and counting.,
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rosyrose
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
28 Oct 22
Yes, it is! I’m with my 2nd hubby and we’re very good friends, apart from being married since 1996.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326601)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Oct 22
It's sad when this happens especially when you are friends with, or close to, both parties.
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rosyrose
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
28 Oct 22
Yes it is. But with time, i hope we will become friends again.,i can forgive and forget.
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@GooglePlus (3807)
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23 Oct 22
I am happy with my partner. She is beautiful, caring, sweet, Innocent No I am not newly married
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rosyrose
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
28 Oct 22
That’s really awesome! All the best and savour each moment.,
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Carolyn
@CCarolyn (59)
• United States
23 Oct 22
I think when we are first married we are young. After being married for 20-30 years we have grown and aren't always the same people. I feel sometimes we grow apart and that is why some marriages don't work after so many years.
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rosyrose
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
28 Oct 22
Yes, growing apart and not appreciating it, specially if you don’t get on and realise you’re incompatible. It can be difficult.,