On September 15, 1985, I married the woman who would change my life forever. Oh, I’d been in love a few times before, only to have the ooey-gooey feelings fade away. And by now I was a commitment-shy bachelor. But then I met a woman who wasn’t just pretty or smart. Trudy was, as corny as it sounds, deep.
Yes, she was pretty. Seriously pretty. But as I got to know her I felt something more than just the ooey-gooeys. I felt admiration. She made me want to be a better man. Trudy didn’t just share my love for God, she amplified it. And somehow I amplified hers. But she was even more commitment-shy than I was. There were just too many complications, too many expectations in “having a relationship.” So we broke up.
But then, some months later, we ran into each other at a concert. Minus the complications of wondering whether he or she was “the one,” we simply talked. And it was wonderful. Soon we were talking constantly, calling to recap our day, getting each other’s insights and advice. Free from the former expectations, we’d acquired something better than “a relationship,” we’d become best friends.
Without realizing it, we’d abandoned the locked and security-alarmed front door of love, and stumbled in through the unguarded back door. The ooey-gooeys no longer mattered. I simply wanted to be with her, to keep going, to have a life together. And miraculously, Trudy felt the same. So for the first time, as best friends, we kissed. It was the best kiss ever!
And now? Forty years on, all I want is more: More of her. More of us. More of God.
And more of life together.Â
This is beautiful. Congrats!! 🤣😎🙃
Thank you, Mr. Ohh!
It is truly wonderful when we meet our best friend. Even more wonderful when we know they are the ‘one’. Congratulations for all the love you share.
Thank you, Carolyn.
Congratulations! Right behind you at 39 years, Mitch. Of course, it’s the quality rather than the length of a marriage that’s far more critical.
It is indeed, Pete. Still, a mere 39 years? ;>)
“Your love story inspires that true relationships are built on a foundation of friendship and trust. Your journey with Trudy G is truly a blessing.”
Thank you, Shrivedik.
Congratulations! A beautiful, continuing love story. Thank you for sharing it. God bless y’all.
Thank you, Stephanie.
This is such a beautiful read – thank you for the share🌷🎶
My pleasure, RN.
Congrats! Wonderful!
Thank you, Anna!
Congratulations and best wishes.
Thank you, Kate.
Oh—this is a great story, Mitch! Love it!! 🙂 Happy Belated 40th!! 🙂
Thank you, Katie!
You are most welcome!
That’s just wonderful, Mitch, everything a good marriage should be. Congratulations and wishing you many more years together.
Thank you so much, Ellen.
Beautiful love story!!! Blessings!
Thank you, Lori!