I Picked Right

This morning I was reviewing somethings I had written awhile back (on my dating like a mother blog) all the way back to September 16, 2017.  This brought tears to my eyes because I still remember that night and that couple all those years later.  I had briefly forgotten but then it all came back and brought a smile to my face instantly!
Below is the exact post I made all those years ago...

A couple weeks ago i was at dinner.  I noticed the couple down the way were out celebrating their anniversary.  I looked across the table and i said, "they're so cute, and they're celebrating their anniversary.  I heard the waiter congratulate them" I then joked, do you think it's their first or second marriage?  He quickly responded, first.  As they got up from the table and headed our direction, the question was asked.  We couldn't help but notice it's your anniversary and were wondering how many years you are celebrating.  The women responded 64 years.  My date then said, "whats the secret?" The women hemmed and hawed for a moment and said something about putting up him the little stuff. The gentleman was making his way over and quickly said without even thinking said... "I picked right" 

He picked right.  I sure hope i get the chance to pick right.  Choosing someone to spend your life with is simple but so hard at the same time.  It's a simple but complicated commitment to working through the good and the bad, maybe even the dark times.  Finding someone who you can love and hate at the very same moment never wavering on the commitment you made to one another and your family.  No one said this would be simple.  I guarantee that the couple in the restaurant experienced all the highs and lows that life brings.  But, they made it that far together.  Certainly there are deal breakers (and boy did i experience those) but i'm optimistic that it's out there.  I AM going to pick right!