Congratulations.
The first 40 years are the hardest!
LOL. TRUE !
Congrats Mate! well done.
Must admit when I first laid eyes on my wife it was truly a moment I will never forget. Not love at first sight or anything sucky like that but it was scary like?"oh no?this is going to be my wife!"
I truly could not stop it!
We consequently "went out" for the next 10yrs, had a small break (cause I knew I had to let that butterfly go) and she flew back, poor bugger !
We have now been married 20yrs plus the 10 going out.
Always the common goal of looking after each other. We are both terribly independant people trying to live "as one" according to conventional wisdom. But somehow it's like we have just met each day.
And still we can fight like cats and dogs at times but also can make love like true cupids ! pretty much on an even basis. Highs and lows.
Make sure you both realise that life together will have its swings and roundabouts. When you come thru the rough patches and all is good there is no better feeling.
Gotta hit the reset button every so often
If she means so much to you, then let her know in no uncertain terms by your actions of defending her, being faithful and respecting her side of this joint venture.
Good luck mate, we must catch up for that coffee some day!