Today is my parents 35th wedding anniversary!

Aw what a sweet post My parents are married 38 years. I think by watching them, I have learned how to have patience, learning to compromise, talk things out when upset, and so much more!

My parent's had their 35th anniversary earlier this year. Their marriage has had it's ups-and-downs. When my parents fight, they don't hide it from us kids. Even through all of their differences, they are still together. It has taught me loyalty and tolerance. Seeing some of the problems in their marriage has also given me lessons in what not to do.

My grandparents made it beyond 50 years before my grandma passed. Their marriage is one that I like to use as an example. I never got to visit them much, so I haven't seen the daily ups and downs of marriage, but when I did get to spend time with them they always interacted with each other so sweetly. When my grandma got sick, it was really sweet watching my grandpa take care of her.

Beautiful post @MK R Happy Anniversary to them!

I love all of your tips.

MK R.

I think of a list like this often. I am so glad you posted it.

My parents have the same list. They add communication!

Talk about the little things that bother you BEFORE they become a FIRE!

Pick your battles is one. They always say is this a war you want to fight?

My Great great aunt said to fight in front of your kids, share money problems with them. Tell them NO and we can't afford it. She said they never had any fights in front of her kids or told them any problems. When they had a problem in their marriage each kid just got divorced.

Remember life is short.

Remember to say sorry.

Remember to say I love you, your not guarenteed tomorrow.

Congrats to your parents!

Thank you for the advice! Seeing a couple together that long is a rare thing. You are very lucky to have such great examples to model after.

May God continue to bless them and their marriage.

Just wanted to say congrats to your parents and may God continue to bless their marriage. Thanks so much for posting this. Truly beautiful.

My parents just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary! They are High School Sweethearts and have been together for 40 years! They are still so madly in love and so happy to be together, it's so amazing to see. It gives me so much to look forward to and so much hope since FH and I are also High School Sweethearts.

Thanks everyone for your kind words! I agree that it is pretty rare these days and I know they got there by working at it!