Couples Are Sharing Pics Of Their Relationship Evolution And These 48 Pics Are Just Wholesome

My grandparents were married for 71 years. Today would have been my grandfather‘s 95th birthday. The adoration she still has for him after all those years is something most of us just dream about. I hope he is waiting for her at the gates and I hope you find a love like this.

They were ultimately married for 72 years before my grandfather, at age 95, passed away from melanoma that had metastasized into his brain. My grandma, now 94, is still alive, and, like us, misses him every day.

In a world of failed marriages, they were a shining light of what love really is because even when they squabbled, they continued to hold hands and give little kisses throughout the day. When my grandpa died, I mourned the loss of this strong, intelligent man, but I also mourned that piece that died in my grandma, too.

Grandmama’s reaction was beautiful. She died unexpectedly 12/9. She loved the photo so, she was buried with it in her hands. I wish I had words.

The story of how they met makes me want to throw up but they really set the bar for me growing up on what to look for in a relationship. Love them.

My husband is my best friend in the whole wide world! We met in middle school and have been two peas in a pod since.

Photo 1: Budapest 2004, 1 month together. Photo 2: Ireland 2024, 20 years later. (Lived in the U.S. for 28 years, now living it I up in Portugal).

Fyi - my dad’s dressed as his young self in the 2016 recreation - he’s actually bald now!)

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