For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for June 10, 2009

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    runar  over 15 years ago

    And when John stopped shaving.

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    ladywolf17  over 15 years ago

    Maybe it was after the children were born.

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    pschearer Premium Member over 15 years ago

    The blazing evening campfire is beautiful, but it is the glowing bed of coals that keeps you warm all night.

    Love comes in two speeds, and each has its joys.

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    ElainefromFlorida  over 15 years ago

    Beautifully said, pschearer.

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    lightenup Premium Member over 15 years ago

    I think it was when John started hugging the bag of chips rather than Ellie.

    Yes, I like that pschearer… :-)

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    arsmall  over 15 years ago

    Relationship graduate to different degrees and levels. If it stayed in the “hot burning passion” stage, NOTHING would get done and that star would burn out quick!

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    wndrwrthg  over 15 years ago

    At the wedding.

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    BeBea  over 15 years ago

    Sometimes it does seem like we’re saying “I do” to comfortable evenings in front of the TV rather than passionate glances when we turn it off.

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    alondra  over 15 years ago

    Runar is right. He gripes because she stopped wearing makeup but look at him sitting there with 5:00 shadow. No woman wants to kiss all that stubble, it hurts!

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    bald  over 15 years ago

    ladywolf17 is right, a lot of things are different when the kids come into the picture. you HAVE to make time for each other period

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    coffeeturtle  over 15 years ago

    crazy kids…

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    metawarr566  over 15 years ago

    Hey, can someone help me out? I’m a little new to this strip. Did Lynn start again from the beginning?

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    terra.cripe  over 15 years ago

    Real Love begins when the initial rush is over. No make-up, bad breath, beer bellys and flannel pajamas are just a part of the tapestry of a truly committed relationship.

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    Allan CB Premium Member over 15 years ago

    Runar & Macushlalondra - it’s late evening … probably 9 or 10pm. You expect men to shave 2 times a day?

    metawarr - yes, Lynn started over again, about a yr ago.

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    Kaytebb  over 15 years ago

    lol, and he looks so great first thing in the morning?

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    Wildmustang1262  over 15 years ago

    Elly and John didn’t have anything on their appearances i.e., no shaving, no make-up etc… in the evening or night. Maybe they just kick back and relax during peaceful time.

    AllanVS and Metawarr, Lynn Johnston is part-retired but still works on her comic strips for FBorFW.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 15 years ago

    @gmartin - that’s why I’d love to have two bathrooms adjoining the master bedroom!

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    gimmickgenius  over 15 years ago

    Today’s B.C. compliments this strip. Although ‘compliment’ is a strange word in that context!

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    bluetopazcrystal  over 15 years ago

    I used to think I’d do that. Ha ha ha ha ! I don’t.

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    mkramek  over 15 years ago

    ouch

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    Comic-Nut  over 15 years ago

    Lots of good thoughts here … but I think keeping the “fire” a blazing is a two way effort. Each can stoke it their own fashion, but if neither puts effort into keeping the fire aglow, then the embers smolder, leaving a diminished warmth between the two. Each has to remember to stoke the other’s fire….

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    runar  over 15 years ago

    AllanVS said,

    “Runar & Macushlalondra - it’s late evening … probably 9 or 10pm. You expect men to shave 2 times a day?”

    I always did. My 5 o’clock shadow showed up at about 3, so I kept an electric shaver in my desk at work.

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    cicomics  over 15 years ago

    it stopped when both are used to each others!

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    Nelly55  over 15 years ago

    yeah, it’s all Ellie’s fault………..

    good grief John, look in the mirror

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    stuart  over 15 years ago

    When Eros flares out, just stoke up the Storge. Eros makes babies. Storge is the long term bonding common to all mammals. It is mediated by oxytocin and stimulated by touch. It bonds mothers to their babies. It is why hugs are so important between close friends and relatives. It is how stroking bonds small furry mammals to their caretakers. It is how a horse bonds to the rider. For details, look at the description of Karezza here: http://www.reuniting.info/

    In brief, arrange to spend lots of time hugging with lots of skin contact, but with no expectation of mating by mutual consent (and avoiding the obvious triggers).

    There is also Philios (friendship), which is stoked by heart to heart conversation and shared experience, and Agape - selfless commitment to the welfare of another.

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    idwiz123  over 15 years ago

    unfortunately life gets in the way… work, kids, in-laws etc… it’s a lot of work to maintain romance when you’re tired.. sometimes the most loving thing anyone can do is to just understand

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    r.dauphinee  over 15 years ago

    We’re at 30+years and going strong. Romance is for funtime/time off, love is everyday & all day. There is nothing more more loving than having the morning paper “delivered” with a cup of coffee by the first person up and having those peaceful few minutes together before the day officially begins.

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    Skarlett Premium Member over 15 years ago

    Good for me! I don’t wear any make up at all, so my boyfriend will find me attractive in 20 years, too! XD

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