When a couple is first starting out they have their whole life ahead of them. The honeymoon period is fresh and new. Everyone is getting to know each other intimately. They are learning each other quirks and habits. There is lots of learning during the first years of a relationship. Often times relationships quit to early. According to a new study, “people who have been in a committed relationship for at least a few years are happier than newlyweds regardless of how much money they have or whether they are going through a stressful time. The reason? Over time people come to view each other as true, trustworthy friends. That support leads to greater life satisfaction.”
My significant other, Tom and I have been together for nearly 28 years. He is my very best friend. I can not even imagine what my life would look like without him in my corner. Whether we have money or not, are going through stress or not, joyful or sad my relationship with Tom adds to my life satisfaction. I remember when we were dating I asked him, “do you know what I like best about you?” “No,” he said with a big smile on his face. “Me, when I am with you,” I answered. Finally, I had met someone to be my life partner. Someone who was adding to my life satisfaction. Someone I knew I could love to my dying days. Every time I think I can’t love him anymore, I fall in love with him all over again.
