The popular Facebook page Humans of New York recently shared a touching story of an elderly widower who is coping with the death of his wife of 62 years. The story has garnered so much attention from netizens that it has been shared over 2.7 lakh times with more than 1.4 million likes.
In the post the man talks about how much the couple’s lives were ‘linked.’
“We were very physical and affectionate. But we also shared every ritual of our life. I miss her every time I leave a movie and can’t ask for her opinion. Or every time I go to a restaurant and can’t give her a taste of my chicken. I miss her most at night. We got in bed together at the same time every night,” he says in the post.
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This story also prompted many netizens to share their own stories.
Read: 50 ideas for couples to spend time with each other
Netizens discuss this story
Krystal Seidel Emery, a resident of US responded to the post by sharing her parents' story, "My mom passed in January 2013 on my parents 35th wedding anniversary. My dad felt very lost without her after 37 years with her. He passed last Monday but I know they are together again. This was their first photo together."
Another responder, wrote, "My grandfather died a few years ago and I know my grandmother feels the same way. It's such a bittersweet thing to watch, I can't imagine what it would be like to feel. Before he died, when we was in hospice and very medicated, he just looked up at her and would mumble "beautiful, beautiful" as she would pat his hand and that memory still makes me tear up."
Another inspiring response to the post came from , who wrote, "I'm married 63 yrs. and have a love like that. I thank God everyday for it. Although my husband is still alive I have lost him to that dreadful alzheimer. I am his caregiver. He is 90 yrs old and I'm 85. I pray everyday that he knows that I'm still there for him."
How to marriages last longer
The post has managed to engage people to openly discuss how to cherish the concept of a long-lasting marriage. If you have been married for sometime and are still trying to figure out what would make your marriage last long, here are a few interesting tips:
- Communicate openly with your partner
- Do not ignore sex
- Give your partner time and space
- Send each other cutesy notes to express your love for each other
Also read: Here's how to keep the romance alive once the kids arrive
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