What he calls you matters. Use a nickname, a fond name, a given name. Call her something endearing. She should know you are talking to her not to the dog. This poem is based on observation of older couples.
Great advice for a couple to age gracefully along with their love.
I'll never forget the time that I saw Herbert Morrison of Hindenburg fame in the backseat of my car with his wife, Mary Ann. Herb was 70 and Mary Ann was, perhaps, 10 years younger. They had just returned from a triumphant trip to Hollywood where Herb was a consultant to the movie, The Hindenburg. They were cuddling and cooing like teenagers on their first backseat trip to the drive-in movie. Love like that never dies.
This is wonderful, Eileen! So beautifully put, and what a lesson for all couples! I had a friend who called his wife "Chubby." She was, and she didn't complain about his name for her, but I often thought how much it must have hurt her and how much love he could have shown if he just called her an endearing name instead.
My daughter and son-in-law always call each other "Sweetheart" even when they are disagreeing--I like that!
I have to say again--this is wonderful, and btw, the picture tells its own story.
What we call each other in a loving relationship matters greatly to the heart, But sometimes we call each other names that hurt, even in jest. Sometimes my wife calls me names I have to look up.
I met Jerome on a busy city street in Baltimore, Maryland, when he was forty-five years old. On that particular day, I was out and about, enjoying a much-needed day off from work.
I wanted to purchase a sukiyaki sub. I parked my car in an area of
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I'll never forget the time that I saw Herbert Morrison of Hindenburg fame in the backseat of my car with his wife, Mary Ann. Herb was 70 and Mary Ann was, perhaps, 10 years younger. They had just returned from a triumphant trip to Hollywood where Herb was a consultant to the movie, The Hindenburg. They were cuddling and cooing like teenagers on their first backseat trip to the drive-in movie. Love like that never dies.
Ron
I want to go out with a smile!
Endearing the love so greatfully received by
those that do! Fine write!
Lady Mary Ann
My daughter and son-in-law always call each other "Sweetheart" even when they are disagreeing--I like that!
I have to say again--this is wonderful, and btw, the picture tells its own story.
Connie