Keep working on the magic of relationship.
My parents met in college in the 60s as young and idealistic hippies.
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They married in 1968 in a rush because my father had been drafted and was shipping out to Vietnam. They planned and executed the wedding in 2 weeks.
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He spent a year in Vietnam and came back with malaria and PTSD. Nonetheless, they had two children and started creating a life for them. (I am on the left.)
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They hit a rough patch and announced to me and my brother that they intended to divorce. They went to therapy and worked on their marriage for over a year. The divorce never happened and they celebrated anniversaries.
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And weddings
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And grandchildren
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They’ve taken hot air ballon rides.
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They advocate for climate change awareness together. (Remember the idealistic hippies?)
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And right now, after over 50 years of marriage and at 73 and 74, they are in Antarctica. I got this picture in my email today!
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My parents are madly and passionately in love and also badass! Aren’t they so darn cute?