When we were dating in high school, we could talk for hours.
After 37 years of marriage, we are just like John and Elly. We go out to eat and cannot think of anything to say that hasn’t been said in the past 37 years. But having her company there is always worth it.
But Nabuquduriuzhur is very correct. Too many people wait for marriage until it is too late. I have three sisters who never married and each lives alone. I can see their loneliness when we get together.
After 27 years of marriage, my husband and I still talk. He’s always got something to say, and it is always interesting. Marry an intelligent person - one who is endlessly learning, and you will learn, too!
I remember one poignant cartoon … couple silently eating in a restaurant, he reaches in his coat, pulls out his cell and texts something. Suddenly she gets a text and pulls out her cell … it says “Happy Anniversary.”
Some couples get so comfortable with each other that conversations are not always needed, but you do need to talk now and then. John may be expecting too much … but they’re solid and together so this is only a speedbump to his perceptions. I’m looking forward to eventually being an empty nester, though I fear it won’t be anytime too soon. Son is 15 and daughter is 17, going to local college this summer and most likely still at home. I don’t see the son leaving until he is 25+, though I could be wrong. But I also believe in retiring early when you can afford it so I’m still working on that, too. And I married my wife to chase her around the house, not to leave her and go to a job 9 hours a day. ;-))
My husband and I do this too - and we’ve been married 16 years (together 22). We talk every day - so when we go out on a date night, there’s not much more else to talk about unless we missed something during the week. We do reminisce about our younger years - or where we’ve been and where we are now.
@ rugratz2222 - We’re looking forward to our kids going off on their own as well. Our son just joined the military, so he’s pretty much set. Our daughter (15yo) still has a few years left before college but chances are she’ll be dorming away from home. Early retirement? Probably not, but who knows? ;)
My husband and I have been together for almost 23 years now and whether we’re eating out or eating at home, we’ve always got things to talk about: the kids, the dog, our nutty families, our favorite sports teams/television shows, what we’ll do and where we’ll end up when we’re ready to retire … it doesn’t matter –- there’s always something. I agree with PNmom06: marry an intelligent person and there’s always something you can learn from them no matter how long you’ve been together.
My wife and I have been married 41 years and we don’t need to talk much. We were recently looking at the menu in a restaurant. She said, “lemon shrimp” and I said “Nina’s”. That brought back a whole flood of shared memories about our trip to Mazatlan. We’re almost telepathic with each other, and it’s a good feeling.
I saw a few comments about people waiting too long to get married - just wanted to say that sometimes it isn’t about deliberately waiting. It takes two to tango, and sometimes there just isn’t a second person (even if the first person is not unattractive in either body or mind). I think the key is to keep finding interesting things to do in life - learning new musical instruments, reading literature, learning new things about history or science, keeping up with friends. If someone else shows up who has a few common interests, then great! If not, life can still be interesting and a relatively happy thing.
NashvilleMac over 13 years ago
Last of the red-hot romantics.
riley05 over 13 years ago
No, it means their marriage is just getting started.
(25th, in Paris, 5 years ago…)
riley05 over 13 years ago
That’s sad, Nabuquduriuzhur.
But for someone who married his college dream girl while in our twenties, this cartoon just makes me happy.
alan.gurka over 13 years ago
I wish I could get over my sunburns as fast as Elly.
jkoskov over 13 years ago
This is so close to reality, it’s scary!
but at least John didn’t ask her if she was following any hockey or football teams.
gaebie over 13 years ago
When we were dating in high school, we could talk for hours. After 37 years of marriage, we are just like John and Elly. We go out to eat and cannot think of anything to say that hasn’t been said in the past 37 years. But having her company there is always worth it.
But Nabuquduriuzhur is very correct. Too many people wait for marriage until it is too late. I have three sisters who never married and each lives alone. I can see their loneliness when we get together.
PNmom06 over 13 years ago
After 27 years of marriage, my husband and I still talk. He’s always got something to say, and it is always interesting. Marry an intelligent person - one who is endlessly learning, and you will learn, too!
Yukoneric over 13 years ago
My wife and I can drive 500 miles and say very little. We know what the other is thinking…………
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
I’m surprised they’re not talking about the kids.
Sugie63 over 13 years ago
My hubby & I have been married 47 years and we still find things to talk about. But sometimes silence is golden:-D
rugratz2222 over 13 years ago
I remember one poignant cartoon … couple silently eating in a restaurant, he reaches in his coat, pulls out his cell and texts something. Suddenly she gets a text and pulls out her cell … it says “Happy Anniversary.”
Some couples get so comfortable with each other that conversations are not always needed, but you do need to talk now and then. John may be expecting too much … but they’re solid and together so this is only a speedbump to his perceptions. I’m looking forward to eventually being an empty nester, though I fear it won’t be anytime too soon. Son is 15 and daughter is 17, going to local college this summer and most likely still at home. I don’t see the son leaving until he is 25+, though I could be wrong. But I also believe in retiring early when you can afford it so I’m still working on that, too. And I married my wife to chase her around the house, not to leave her and go to a job 9 hours a day. ;-))
starlilies over 13 years ago
My husband and I do this too - and we’ve been married 16 years (together 22). We talk every day - so when we go out on a date night, there’s not much more else to talk about unless we missed something during the week. We do reminisce about our younger years - or where we’ve been and where we are now.
@ rugratz2222 - We’re looking forward to our kids going off on their own as well. Our son just joined the military, so he’s pretty much set. Our daughter (15yo) still has a few years left before college but chances are she’ll be dorming away from home. Early retirement? Probably not, but who knows? ;)
roohey over 13 years ago
Maybe they should talk about their future…fun to see what they envision compared to the former incarnation of the strip
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
My husband and I have been together for almost 23 years now and whether we’re eating out or eating at home, we’ve always got things to talk about: the kids, the dog, our nutty families, our favorite sports teams/television shows, what we’ll do and where we’ll end up when we’re ready to retire … it doesn’t matter –- there’s always something. I agree with PNmom06: marry an intelligent person and there’s always something you can learn from them no matter how long you’ve been together.
luckylouie over 13 years ago
My wife and I have been married 41 years and we don’t need to talk much. We were recently looking at the menu in a restaurant. She said, “lemon shrimp” and I said “Nina’s”. That brought back a whole flood of shared memories about our trip to Mazatlan. We’re almost telepathic with each other, and it’s a good feeling.
gofinsc over 13 years ago
When the kids aren’t around to dominate the conversation, the parents have nothing to say to each other.
NightOwl19 over 13 years ago
I saw a few comments about people waiting too long to get married - just wanted to say that sometimes it isn’t about deliberately waiting. It takes two to tango, and sometimes there just isn’t a second person (even if the first person is not unattractive in either body or mind). I think the key is to keep finding interesting things to do in life - learning new musical instruments, reading literature, learning new things about history or science, keeping up with friends. If someone else shows up who has a few common interests, then great! If not, life can still be interesting and a relatively happy thing.
callak over 13 years ago
Magically her sunburn disappeared!