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Is anyone happily married??

I'm recently single again, and everyone I know seems to be moaning at me about their other halfs, some of the issues are quite serious. I'm wondering whether to bother with dating again or just to be happy on my own (with the cats, of course.)

I know that relationships have to be worked at every single day but people I know see to be more miserable than happy together and I often say to them - why are you together still then? But it seem to be just that they are bonded together financially, or think that being in a bad relationship is better than being alone (I don't agree.) And this is even without any children involved.

Can anyone please restore my faith in love and relationships?:(
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  • I am happily married took me two failed relationships and on failed marriage to find my OH. When he walked into my life i was at the point where i thought i was destined to be alone.
    He swept me off my feet and we married within 6 months and are still disgustingly happy :)
    Sometimes i like to imagine that im living on the breadline as a single mum with 3 children to feed and clothe, bills to pay and very little time to myself........ then i wake up and realise im a princess with prince charming by my side and a lovely white castle........ oh wait :eek:
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,894 Forumite
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    Recently marked 26 years married and I grow more in love with him in each passing year. There have been difficulties but I can honestly say that he is my soul-mate and I can't imagine life without him. He makes me smile when I'm down and cuddles from him are the best bit of the day.

    Hope you find someone.
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

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  • Sam1984
    Sam1984 Posts: 225 Forumite
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    Yep:D very happily! Been together nearly five years, married for nearly two. I think every couple has their ups and downs thou that said we very rarely argue bit thats just because I'm always right :rotfl:
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    Hi Juliebunny,
    I am happy to tell you that my handsome prince swept me off my feet 25 years ago, and we celebrate our 23rd wedding anniversary this year!
    Linda xx
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • ttc39
    ttc39 Posts: 691 Forumite
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    another happily married here! got married last June after dating a lot of "frogs" finally met my "prince".. he is my soulmate and best mate...

    yeah we dont always agree.. but i love the bones of him x
    Joined SW on 1.5.14 - Weight 11 stone 11 :eek:
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  • hethmar
    hethmar Posts: 10,678 Forumite
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    43 years for us :) and he is still just as gorgeous. We have had ups and downs, but when you find someone you truly love and have a strong bond with, you overcome problems.

    Dont give up
  • empressemma
    empressemma Posts: 194 Forumite
    I met my fella when I was 17, married at 20, and preparing to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary next Sunday!
    Love him to bits, more and more x
  • nickyhutch
    nickyhutch Posts: 7,596 Forumite
    I'm happily married, but I'm only 2 1/2 years in! I have to agree with what you say in your first post, though - everyone arund me is moaning and complaining about their partners, and not just about niggly little things. The things some of my friends/colleagues/acquaintances put up with AMAZE me.
    ******** Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity *******
    "Always be calm and polite, and have the materials to make a bomb"
  • Sagaris
    Sagaris Posts: 1,852 Forumite
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    I was divorced and out of a long term relationship and decided that was it, I would stay single. I met someone through an internet forum and thought he was great fun, so would see him as and when (100 mile gap involved). That soon became every weekend (we would each travel every other weekend). Then on one of these weekends I looked at him and realised I couldn't let him go - he moved in a couple of months later, we have been together for 9 years and married for 4. I have never been happier, he was worth waiting for!
    :j Almost 2 stones gone! :j
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  • BitterAndTwisted
    BitterAndTwisted Posts: 22,492 Forumite
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    OP, think on this: how tactless and cruel would it be for your friends, family and acquaintances to regale you with tales of blissful happiness, considering your own recent singledom. The moaners and carpers are a self-selecting group and you should not let their stories jaundice your own view of coupledom and the prospect of a happy future with someone special in your life


    Thus spaketh one singleton, ever thus.
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