“Lucky in love!” That’s how I’ve described myself, too! I’m probably one of those rare people who can say they’ve never been in a bad relationship. Even my marriage was good. My ex-husband is a kind, loving, hard-working man. Though, love didn’t fly out the window. Instead, we just grew up together having married young and our interests, values, etc., eventually diverged. And I’ve only had wonderful relationships since. Three of my former boyfriends are still in my life and very good friends to this day. One—and you know who he is!—is like family. In fact, I’m closer to him than my own family. I like to boast that if any man I was ever involved with were to pass me on the street, he’d say, “Clare! How are you?” I’ve so enjoyed my life and all the people who have been in it. Blessed, indeed.
Some interesting Valentine’s Days stats from an article online re Americans and sex:
1) We’re at a 30-year low for sex
2) We’re at a 30-year low for living together
3) Partnership is at a low, not just marriage
4) Many Americans won’t get their partner a card for Valentine’s Day
5) The divorce rate is dropping (most likely because of those who do marry, they are taking it more seriously)
And some of these stats don’t apply to Boomers! We’re still in a category all our own! LOL! But, yea, I could see some pessimism among young people regarding relationships. Just talk to those who have dated online! (Be sure you’re sitting down if you do!) “Dating apps” . . . my god, something I’m glad I NEVER had to download!
As for cards . . . I quit buying all greeting cards quite awhile ago. Probably around the time they started getting expensive. And I think among young people, cards are considered old-fashioned. Just something you don’t do anymore. I didn’t get my SO a card, but just a small gift. He gave me a beautiful floral arrangement and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot.
Speaking of love . . . I helped our friend move his 13,000-book library last month! As well as move the rest of his house. And since you (and Sean) have been in the house, you will know that was a gargantuan effort! He and his lovely and amazing girlfriend bought a home together. So, he’s still in Missoula. But it was such a good move for him! He had lived in that house 30 years. He was drowning in stuff and desperately needed to de-clutter. The move actually involved not one but two 30-yard dumpsters! Anyway, the new home is spacious and perfect for the entertaining they do. He also has a dear friend who is building and installing bookshelves for his new library which will now be OSHA compliant. I’ll shoot you an invitation when they have a house-warming party. Mostly likely next summer as unpacking the library is also no small feat! LOL! And speaking of packing libraries, I discovered that those liquor store boxes are the BEST for books! So awesome that they let people help themselves to those boxes. We cleaned them out a couple times.
“Lucky in love!” That’s how I’ve described myself, too! I’m probably one of those rare people who can say they’ve never been in a bad relationship. Even my marriage was good. My ex-husband is a kind, loving, hard-working man. Though, love didn’t fly out the window. Instead, we just grew up together having married young and our interests, values, etc., eventually diverged. And I’ve only had wonderful relationships since. Three of my former boyfriends are still in my life and very good friends to this day. One—and you know who he is!—is like family. In fact, I’m closer to him than my own family. I like to boast that if any man I was ever involved with were to pass me on the street, he’d say, “Clare! How are you?” I’ve so enjoyed my life and all the people who have been in it. Blessed, indeed.
Some interesting Valentine’s Days stats from an article online re Americans and sex:
1) We’re at a 30-year low for sex
2) We’re at a 30-year low for living together
3) Partnership is at a low, not just marriage
4) Many Americans won’t get their partner a card for Valentine’s Day
5) The divorce rate is dropping (most likely because of those who do marry, they are taking it more seriously)
And some of these stats don’t apply to Boomers! We’re still in a category all our own! LOL! But, yea, I could see some pessimism among young people regarding relationships. Just talk to those who have dated online! (Be sure you’re sitting down if you do!) “Dating apps” . . . my god, something I’m glad I NEVER had to download!
As for cards . . . I quit buying all greeting cards quite awhile ago. Probably around the time they started getting expensive. And I think among young people, cards are considered old-fashioned. Just something you don’t do anymore. I didn’t get my SO a card, but just a small gift. He gave me a beautiful floral arrangement and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot.
Speaking of love . . . I helped our friend move his 13,000-book library last month! As well as move the rest of his house. And since you (and Sean) have been in the house, you will know that was a gargantuan effort! He and his lovely and amazing girlfriend bought a home together. So, he’s still in Missoula. But it was such a good move for him! He had lived in that house 30 years. He was drowning in stuff and desperately needed to de-clutter. The move actually involved not one but two 30-yard dumpsters! Anyway, the new home is spacious and perfect for the entertaining they do. He also has a dear friend who is building and installing bookshelves for his new library which will now be OSHA compliant. I’ll shoot you an invitation when they have a house-warming party. Mostly likely next summer as unpacking the library is also no small feat! LOL! And speaking of packing libraries, I discovered that those liquor store boxes are the BEST for books! So awesome that they let people help themselves to those boxes. We cleaned them out a couple times.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Pam!