Couples fascinate me. I admire couples who have what it takes to compliment one another and to live a life full of love and respect for one another. I did this illustration for a faithful reader who has left so many kind comments to me. I thought she would appreciate one of her folks. Do you have couples around you that you look up to. What do you think it takes to make a couple stay a couple?
Monday, January 25, 2010
couples
Couples fascinate me. I admire couples who have what it takes to compliment one another and to live a life full of love and respect for one another. I did this illustration for a faithful reader who has left so many kind comments to me. I thought she would appreciate one of her folks. Do you have couples around you that you look up to. What do you think it takes to make a couple stay a couple?
Well, a great sense of humor is a plus. And always remember "there are probably a few things about me that might annoy him as much as those little nuances he has that annoy me ;-)" so call it even and keep your mouth shut ;-) haha Worked for my husband and me.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely lots of patience on the part of my mother. I love my father dearly, she is the saint though!
ReplyDeleteGreat Sketch.
ReplyDeleteJust a blind eye at times
and Always having time
doing your own thing. When I paint I get lost..
yvonne
I admire my parents who have been in love since they were sophomores in high school! Sweet illustration.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet...you captured their admiration for each other! xx
ReplyDeleteLove, trust, friendship and a great sense of humor. :)
ReplyDeleteChoose your battles, try to keep things light and find humor. My parents were best friends and biggest fans. They took time for each other- without the children, keeping things fresh.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I am making a list of what makes couples!
ReplyDeleteLove all these tips.
pve
I think communicating regularly and having humor is what it's all about. My mother-in-law told me once that a lot of it is luck, that both you and your spouse will change and grow at the same pace and in the same direction. I think there is some truth to that as well. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it takes lots of patience and good communication. Also humor and respect. Beautiful illustration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely illustration! As a newly engaged gal, I am so pleased and appreciative of everyone's input here. I hope with humor and understanding my fiance and I will stand the test of time---no, I'm sure of it!
ReplyDeleteXX Kate
I'd have to say ongoing communication, patience, respect and the ability to laugh at one's self.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift for a wonderful blog reader- you are so thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteNot so much a matter of romance as it is a matter of anxious concern for the well-being of one's companion. Humor, forgiveness... patience. I don't think it is easy, but I do know it is worth it. I want to be one of those couples - together 50 years+.
ReplyDeleteNice, thought-provoking post and sweet illustration.
Time away from each other, the ability to enjoy a good bottle of red wine together & a jolly good argument every now & then to clear the air!
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
The couple I looked up to the most was my parents. (That sentence reads like a 3rd grader's homework assignment. ;-) At my dad's wake my mom was talking to one of my friends and said, "I loved him because he let me be me."
ReplyDeleteAnd *that* is what it takes to make a couple stay a couple. I will remember those words always.