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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I was a child my mother gave me wonderful advice.  She said when you find a partner, look for someone who you are good friends with in addition to being in love.  Your love will wax and wane over time, but a good friendship will provide you a good foundation for when your love is at its ebb.  But if both partners like each other and are committed, the love with return.

I didn't find my partner until I was in my 30's, but now 14.5 years later including 12 years of marriage, we are still devoted to each other and love each other dearly.  We've had some rocky times, but as my mother said, our friendship sustained us through those (short) periods and our love feels as strong as it did on the day that I said "I do."[/quote]

This is wonderful and I wish all the best for you.  But in my opinion, 12 years is very early going.  I do think marrying later in life gives you the advantage ... You were much more mature when you chose your partner plus you had many years to live, live, live as auntie mame would say.  I married when I was 20 ... Possibly a factor now.[/quote]

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