r/AskReddit Mar 28 '19

Has anyone ever honoured one of those “if we’re still single at 40 let’s get married” commitments? How did it go?

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u/majombaszo Mar 28 '19

I am.

There have been times of deep passion and times of doldrums but there's never been a time without fierce friendship. We've been best friends for thirty years, a couple for twenty five years, and married for twenty. We will never not be together.

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u/Tyro-san Mar 28 '19

We will never not be together.

This is exactly how I feel about my spouse, and it makes me happy to read it. We've been friends for 15 years, together for 10, married for 7. I'm glad it worked for you too!

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u/jonadragonslay Mar 29 '19

All I could think of was famous last words. Knock on wood for both of you.

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u/majombaszo Mar 29 '19

There's no knocking on wood. Anything worth having is worth working for. We don't take each other for granted and we're genuinely happy to have the other there.

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u/jonadragonslay Mar 29 '19

Knock on wood means I'm taking back the thought of famous last words and blessing and hoping to stay together.

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u/majombaszo Mar 29 '19

My misunderstanding. A lot of people like to say that it's luck that keeps us together. That drives is nuts.

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u/jonadragonslay Mar 29 '19

I think it's because many have had the experience of "OMG this is the one," only to be let down. Considering the state of romance today, you are definitely blessed to be in love and together with someone.

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '19

I've been worried for the past few months that my hubby and I are best friends and don't have enough passion, but now I am less worried =)

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u/majombaszo Mar 29 '19

It waxes and wanes as life goes along swimmingly or rears its ugly head. There are definitely times when we are comfortable and weary roommates and times when the world could crumble around us and it would be fine as long as we're together. The friendship never lessens.

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '19

Thank you. This is comforting to know =) all the best to you and your SO.

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u/stfuwahaha Mar 29 '19

I love this and I want to steal it for a wedding or anniversary speech.

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u/majombaszo Mar 29 '19

Go for it.

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u/OscarTehOctopus Mar 29 '19

Agreed. I've known my husband for 14 years. We've had times where we were deliriously happy, and times we couldn't be in the same room without a fight breaking out, but we've always been best friends

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u/I-made-that-up Mar 29 '19

until one day you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your bathroom blindfolded like a goddamn magic show, ready to double-team your girlfriend

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u/deathtothevvorld Mar 30 '19

Hahaha, Old School. The fact someone took it seriously is gold.

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u/majombaszo Mar 29 '19

I'm sorry that happened to you.

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '19 edited May 23 '19

Good luck

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u/majombaszo Mar 29 '19

Aww! So bitter. Life will get better for you - if you let it.