Yesterday my parents celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. Woohoo! I admit there is a part of me that cringes at the thought of spending that amount of time in the same house and the same bed with one person (I love my “me” time 
) But how wonderful must that be to actually spend that amount of time with someone that you not only love but someone that you actually like to hang out with? My parents have had their ups and downs but one thing I can say about them is that they really seem to enjoy being around each other. It’s very rare that you see one of my parents without the other. My grandparents were the same way, and they were married for over 70 years.
It’s hard enough to maintain a relationship that lasts throughout the years. That’s why I think it’s important for couples to be friends before lovers. While its good for spouses to each have their own identity, how can you have a strong, lasting relationship if you don’t even like each other? Seeing examples like this make me believe that it’s worth it to wait for the right companion. When I look at my parents and other couples in my life, it makes me say “I want that! And if I can’t have that, then I don’t want anything at all!” Singles, don’t be afraid to wait for what you want. Anything good is worth waiting for!
