Those first few years of marriage, before the war interrupted all our lives, Phil and I had a very happy time. I grew up considerably, mostly thanks to him.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I feel really lucky. There wasn't a doubt in my mind when Phil asked me to marry him.
I was just so lucky to have a wonderful life after a tough marriage.
I'm so grateful for the marriages that I have had. I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't had those.
My parents' long and happy marriage was a great ideal to live up to, but a tough one.
I yearned for a long, happy marriage with one person.
Growing up, I had a very happy childhood, with two parents who are still very much together.
My parents had a great marriage. Interestingly, it made it harder for me in relationships because I knew what a good relationship looked like.
Although I never married, my brother fortunately did, and I have had the pleasure of watching his three sons and daughter grow up. Several of them now have children of their own. We have been a close-knit family, although often separated by distance, and have shared each other's happiness, sorrows, and aspirations.
Basically, my parents messed up because it was the Sixties, and they both had affairs, but they had a great love for each other. I saw that when my father flew over from Los Angeles when he knew my mother was going to die.
When my parents separated, I was very grateful.