Comments on: Does Romance Outlast the Rose?

By: Christopher

Christopher — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:21:56 +0000

Thank you for yet another great story. Romance to me is understanding and showing appreciation.
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By: Deb H.

Deb H. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:01:47 +0000

Barb — stopped in for a frappacino and read this post. 2 great stories in one post. I also love some of the responses to it such as the story about the mail box. We just celebrated our 34th anniversary 6/21 — lots of ups and downs but still together.
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By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:01:21 +0000

Barb,

This post brought tears to my eyes, but those of warmth and happiness. You are very lucky, as it seems your daughter is.

My older daughter is getting married in September. She’s been with her boyfriend for eight years. While they are very different, I think they’re great each other. They share a love of reading, history and can beat the pants off of anyone in our family at Jeopardy!

Thanks for this touching post and I hope you and husband celebrate many more years of contentment:~)
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By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:45:17 +0000

Hi Barb. I’ve popped by again “Over Coffee” to tell you that I have nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger Award. I would love for you to share 7 interesting things about yourself if you decide to take me up on this offer. All the details are on my most recent post.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:04:13 +0000

Hi Ribbon. I don’t know about happily-ever-after. There are lots of unhappy moments — lonely moments — angry moments. The key is just what you said: considering folks. Considering the others’ perspective in an argument. considering a personality totally unlike your own, one that simply doesn’t get stuff the way you do. Considering what it is that DOES speak to him or her.

I agree — being thought of, or considered, based on ME, is the most loving thing my husband can do. And vice versa.

Make no mistake… some days a relationship is just work! But in our case, the work has been worth it. Continues to be.

Thanks so much for coming by and sharing your thought.

By: Ribbon

Ribbon — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:47:08 +0000

Beautiful post and congratulations to all of you for your happily ever after relationships.

In answer to your question in regards to romance…… Being considered makes my heart sing

best wishes
Ribbon

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:03:31 +0000

Hi Davina. Your time comments warmed me… thank you. I shared them with my daughter…

Elaina. I love that story! (Not to mention how well you painted that mailbox!) Apparently your husband knows your love language (acts of service?). Congrats on your own 32 years.

Hi my favorite older sister Neets… okay, not older by much.

I know how closely yours and Jack’s relationship parallels ours. Different. Yet so alike… As you and I are so different and so alike.

You are ALWAYS in my thoughts early mornings over coffee, book, and journal. Though you can be in your out-door room all year round while I look at the snows sometimes.

Thanks for your loyalty, Neets… and you have mine.

Hi J.D. I love the points you made! Falling in love repeatedly is absolutely part of it! There IS NO STATUS QUO, and the recognition of something old to re-love, or something new to add to the love, is highly romantic! Thank you.

Hi Swati — thanks! A cutting indeed… like the rose. It’s a place to start, isn’t it? I wonder what your man would respond to? A “cutting” for my guy, at this phase in our lives, is a tall mug of Italian or French roasted coffee laced with Special Dark chocolate, whipped cream on top. (If he’s traveling, make that no whipped cream, a travel mug, and a straw.) He never fails to thank me after he’s finished — even if he’s on the road.

What’s the cutting your guy would love? (If it’s not too personal?)

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:32:20 +0000

Hi Patricia (of Patricia’s Wisdom). I chuckled over the going out to dinner more often. I’d like to go to a movie more than maybe once a year! So there’s always something, isn’t there? As it is, I watch videos when they come out. LOVE movies. Wes doesn’t. That’s okay… like you, I’ll take the stuff he gives and make do with what he doesn’t.

Your having a beautiful place to live, with a husband who works hard, being given a blessing to walk through Scotland — that’s all good!!! We find ourselves, not dependent, not independent — but interdependent. I like that a lot. (Now there’s a topic to explore. What think?)

Thanks so much for coming by… hope you got a cold water from the fridge.

By: Swati

Swati — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:18:04 +0000

This is so beautiful – I think I am going to keep this as a cutting (in a manner of speaking), and show it to my man! Many more happy years to both of you!

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:52:33 +0000

Lots of Hallmark moments come to mind.

I always liked the idea that true love is falling in love with the same person over and over again.

I think shared experiences and tender moments over a life time underscore durable romance.
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