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There is a tiny cottage that stands out, among the huge colonials, in my suburban
development.  It has stood on its plot of land since the ‘40s.  It has witnessed the
bulldozers of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, plowing down trees and clearing the land, for the
larger and larger homes being built, for smaller and smaller families.  Three children
were raised in that little, one bath, home without any traumas.  

In this adorable, well tended home lives a couple who inspire me.  I am not certain of
their true ages, but I would guess them to be in their eighties.  It is so sweet to watch
them on their daily walks, holding hands as they stroll, and joking and chatting away
like old friends who haven’t seen each other in ages.  Not of bit of boredom, or the
dullness of daily routine, has infected this enduring couple.  After over fifty-five years
of marriage they’re still having fun.  The neighborhood has dubbed them The Happily
Ever After Couple and it suits them.

I can’t share their dramatic love story with you, as there is none.  They met because
Mr. H.C. was best friends with Mrs. H.C.’s brother.  They will tell you, should you ask,
that they simply grew on each other and fell in love.  

Once, I asked Mrs. H.C. what the secret was to her lengthy union, she replied, “The
most important thing in maintaining a happy marriage is never neglect the husband
and wife relationship.  No matter how many children you have, your relationship must
come first.”  She ended with, “When the couple goes sour, it won’t be long before the
family goes sour, too.”

I’ve been following Mrs. H.C.’s advice.  My husband and I have a wonderful
relationship, in fact, we are best friends.  Although most of our time is spent on our
children and careers, we make time every week just for us.  We know how important it
is to stay connected and to keep our love growing.  I want us to be a Happily Ever
After Couple.   
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Welcome to the My Inspiration column.  Here readers share a few words about the person,
people, or particular situations that have inspired them.  In the spirit of Modern New Thought, we
look upon our inspirations with love and gratitude.   (
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