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27 Things I’ve Learned in 27 Years of Marriage

November 30, 201249 Comments

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My husband and I were married 27 years ago today, on a cold, gray, rainy Saturday in a small town in central Pennsylvania. We’re fortunate that the weather on your wedding day does not predict the climate of your marriage! I am exceedingly thankful for and blessed by my husband, who loves me, cares for me, and knows my flaws, but focuses on my strengths.

In honor of our anniversary, I wanted to share with you 27 things I’ve learned in our 27 years of marriage:

What have you learned about marriage? Whether you’ve been married many years or just a short time, you’ve undoubtedly learned a thing or two. I would love for you to share one or two (or more!) of your favorite lessons or tips in the Comments section.
Gaye
Linked to the blog hops at Prowess and Pearls, Romance on a Dime, To Love, Honor and Vacuum, A Humble Bumble,  Matrimonial Monday,  Mom’s Monday Mingle, This Gal Cooks. The Chicken Chick, I Gotta Try That, Naptime Review, Nifty Thrifty Things, No Ordinary Blog Hop,  Shaken Together Life, Or So She Says, Aloha Friday, Six Sisters Stuff, Best Posts of the Week, At Home Take 2, Sincerely Paula, and Twinkle in the Eye.
Bride and groom photo by Aleksandr Kutsayev, at FreeDigitalPhotos.
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Filed Under: Happy Marriage, Margins in Life, Sex and Intimacy Tagged: intimacy, lessons from marriage, margins in life, marriage, sex and intimacy

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  1. oysterbed7 says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    We hit 27 years Aug 2013. I especially like low libido is NOT a permanent condition and if you are unhappy with a physical characteristic and can change it, then change it! No whining.

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  2. Michelle says

    March 26, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Blessings to you and your husband on 27 years of marriage! That is awesome! I’m so bookmarking this page because I believe in getting advice from those that have been through and survived! Thank you for sharing these wonderful gems for marriage!
    ~Michelle

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    • GC says

      March 27, 2013 at 7:21 am

      Thanks so much, Michelle. I’m following you on Bloglovin’ and also checking out the Palmetto Bloggers link that I saw on your blog!

      Gaye

      Reply
  3. Ashley Ditto says

    March 20, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Thank you so much for posting! I’ve been married for 4 years, and I needed the encouragement! Bless you today!

    Ashley from This Southern Girl’s Heart

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  4. Christina @ jugglingrealfoodandreallife says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Congrats on 27 years! That is pretty amazing. I bet it feels like just yesterday that you were getting married. I’ve learned that I need to quit keeping score in my marriage. If I give with my whole heart, it will be given back. Period. I love your list. It brought a bright smile to my face.

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    • GC says

      March 20, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks Christina – Yes, in many ways the years have flown by. I agree about keeping score – it just doesn’t work. There will be times when I will need to give more and times when he will need to give more, but if we are both giving our best it all works out in the end.

      Gaye

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  5. Chris Carter says

    March 20, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Well you are a woman of wise words!!! Congratulations on a beautiful fulfilling marriage of 27 years!!! Visiting from Doing You Well!!

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    • GC says

      March 20, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Chris. And thanks for stopping by.

      Gaye

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  6. Kerry says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    I love your advice! I don’t have any of my own as I’m not yet married, but I have been told I have good relationship advice, nonetheless. And I finally have a great guy with similar beliefs and values, so I know it’ll work out if we get that far. Love your post!

    TALU

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    • GC says

      January 18, 2013 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Kerry. I appreciate you stopping by.

      Gaye

      Reply
  7. Anne Kimball says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:17 am

    Hi Gaye, congrats on 27 years! My hubs and I have the big 2-5 coming up in a few months. So hard to believe. Fantastic list you have. My fav’t is about building your husband up. SO important.

    Thanks for linking this up with the TALU!

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  8. Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I like this a lot!! Thanks for posting this. It’s always good to hear from those who have been married awhile (it’s only been two years for me). Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime last Tuesday!!

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    • GC says

      December 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks Betsy! I am always happy to link up with you.

      Gaye

      Reply
  9. kathythechickenchick says

    December 9, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Congratulations on 27 happy years of marriage and thank you for sharing your insights to those of us in our first decade. ♥

    Thank you for linking up with the Clever Chicks this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    • GC says

      December 9, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! I love your site. We just got our first chickens in October, so I have a lot to learn from you!

      Gaye

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  10. marty says

    December 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Very well written! I like how you are clear and to the point 🙂

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    • GC says

      December 6, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks Marty!

      Gaye

      Reply
  11. Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye says

    December 6, 2012 at 6:16 am

    Hi Gaye. You are one of the featured flashers for Flash Blog Friday this week. Thanks for linking up. Loved your list. Cheers Bree.

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    • GC says

      December 6, 2012 at 9:46 am

      Oh, thank you! I am thrilled to be featured!

      Gaye

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  12. Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye says

    December 6, 2012 at 5:42 am

    That’s brilliant! Thank you. I needed to hear some of that.

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    • GC says

      December 6, 2012 at 9:45 am

      Thanks Bree!

      Gaye

      Reply
  13. bettyl says

    December 5, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    I think each bride and groom learn different stuff–depending on the spouse–but ‘Don’t try to control everything’ is a universal truth. Happy anniversary and here’s to 27 more!

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    • GC says

      December 5, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Hi Betty – I agree – the list can be quite different for different couples (although that control thing IS kind of universal – lol).

      Thanks so much for stopping by.
      Gaye

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  14. Ngina Otiende says

    December 5, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Love the list Gaye!

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    • GC says

      December 5, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Hi Ngina – Thank you, and thanks for stopping by.

      Gaye

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  15. messymarriage says

    December 5, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Love your tips. They come from someone who knows what she’s talking about! And my two faves–although it was hard to pick 1) don’t try to control everything 2) low libido isn’t a permanent condition. Thanks so much for this very valuable list!

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    • GC says

      December 5, 2012 at 11:43 am

      Thanks so much.

      I am amazed by your idea of “praying by computer.” I would never have thought of such a thing, but can see how it could be incredibly effective. I am definitely going to give that a try.

      Gaye

      Reply
  16. I Gotta Try That says

    December 4, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    We have been married for about the same length of time. I agree with all these. Fun article to read, thanks so much for sharing it at “I Gotta Try That”
    Marcie

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    • GC says

      December 5, 2012 at 7:25 am

      Thanks Marcie – I appreciate being able to link up with you.

      Gaye

      Reply
  17. Diane says

    December 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Loved this, Gaye! Every point is perfect! I would add only: Laugh. Often.
    Thank you for sharing this wonderful post on NOBH!

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    • GC says

      December 4, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks Diane! Yes, laughing often is absolutely required!

      Gaye

      Reply
  18. Becca says

    December 4, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Congrats on 27 years! I love hearing about people who have made their marriages last- and thrive- for that long. Thanks for sharing your tips (and for linking-up on my Healthy Tuesday post). I really enjoy reading the wisdom married women have to offer. I’m storing it away for “someday.” 🙂

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    • GC says

      December 4, 2012 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks Becca! I enjoy linking up with you. And those oatmeal cranberry cookies look divine!

      Gaye

      Reply
  19. Paula J says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:18 am

    This is a perfect list … Thanks for sharing with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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    • GC says

      December 2, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks Paula! Have a great week.

      Gaye

      Reply
  20. Auntie Em says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:03 am

    I love this! Please say you’ll be flattered it I do a 32 things I’ve learned later this month for our 32nd anniversary… it’s such a great idea! And I’ll give you the credit! (I’m a schoolteacher, and that’s the norm in that field.,, I’m new to blogland and am not quite sure lol!)

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    • GC says

      December 2, 2012 at 8:45 am

      Yes, of course – I will look forward to reading your list!

      Gaye

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  21. Annie says

    December 1, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    My husband and I married 27 years ago last May. Your comments are so true. Unexpected things happened along the way for us and I would add a few things to your list because of these things.

    – Always remember the vows that you spoke Ito each other in front of God. For better or for worse. In sickness and in health.
    -Realize that its important to pull together and not away from each other no matter what. There are times when your first instinct is to turn away. Anger, miscommunication and selfishness all feed that response. Don’t fall into that trap.
    -Bad things happen. Move through them not around them.They happen to everybody, you are not unique. The uniqueness that you have is that
    you are sharing them with someone that you love and loves you back.
    -NEVER allow disrespect to enter your relationship. It’s like a weed. It grows and spreads.

    That’s a few more things off the top of my head.

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    • GC says

      December 1, 2012 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Annie – Thank you so much. These are excellent lessons, and I’m so glad that you shared them. It’s interesting how our first response in adversity is often to turn away from or against the one we love, when we should be turning toward him or her. At times it has to be a conscious choice to share the difficulties and work through them together.

      Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll come back and share again.
      Gaye

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  22. Jean says

    December 1, 2012 at 7:32 am

    🙂 Great post!! Congratulations on making it so far in your marriage, these days it’s very rare.

    I found you through a blog hop, glad I did! I look forward to reading your posts and am now following you! Come on by the Aloha Friday Blog hop and link up with us too!! It’s easy and you could end up being next week’s featured blogger!! Come on by and link up if you please!! It’s a great way to get more followers and we’d love to have you at the Aloha Friday Blog Hop

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    • GC says

      December 1, 2012 at 10:14 am

      Hi Jean – Thanks for your kind words, and for the invitation to link up with you. I did link up and am now following you on Twitter and FB (and agree with you about how annoying FB has become!). Can I follow you by email? I did not see a place to do that (but it’s early, and I haven’t had my full dose of coffee yet!).

      Gaye

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  23. Crystal says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:45 am

    That is such a great list. I’m constantly learning about marriage. However, I do believe my biggest lesson was to show my husband lots of respect and he’ll show me lots of love in return. I’ve posted about this on my blog. “Couples I Dare You.” Great post. 🙂 Congrats on staying married that long especially in our society where marriage has lost it’s value.

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    • GC says

      December 1, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Hi Crystal – I agree that love and respect are essential. Thanks so much for stopping by. What is the name of your blog? I can usually link to it from a person’s comment, but for some reason I cannot with yours.

      Gaye

      Reply
  24. Jack J Foley says

    November 30, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    minor typo – sorry to be the one to point it out.

    Obsessing about your perceived physical flaws …. yields [nothing] useful.

    At least, I think that’s what you want to say…

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    • GC says

      November 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Yes, you’re right. My husband was the only other person to point it out. Very embarrassing, especially since I do a lot of editing in my job!

      Thanks for pointing it out and for stopping by.
      Gaye

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  25. Lauren Goetze says

    November 30, 2012 at 9:23 am

    PRAY TOGETHER!! this way you can talk about the things you are worried about, struggling with, or things you are trying to make decisions on. My husband and I started praying together when we were dating and we saw God work through and in our relationship so many times!

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    • GC says

      November 30, 2012 at 10:26 am

      Very true!

      Thanks.
      Gaye

      Reply

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