Last week was our second wedding anniversery. For those who don't remember me, I first arrived at MB as I was divorcing an abusive husband almost 10 years ago. Then I rebounded and married a man who wasn't alot better. Two years ago I married again (ever the optimist) and my wonderful new husband took on 3 teenagers, ages 13, 15, and 17 at that time.

This time I really paid attention to how he acted with family and friends. What was important to him. Why his first marriage didn't work. Why he'd been single for the past 10 years. How he interacted with my kids. How he treated myself and my family. And I was impressed. Two years later we are best friends. Almost all of our recreation is done together (he's even suggested he'd like to learn to quilt!) My kids like him. My daughter, now 17, calls him before she calls me and says he's more like a dad than her own dad. Of course, our relationship isn't perfect, we don't always agree. But we always talk and that's what gets us through the rough spots. I just wanted to share how blessed I am and that there are good guys out there.

I'm so glad to hear it. After three divorces, one death, and two broken engagements, I don't hold out any hope for myself, but I'm glad to hear other people have happily ever after endings! I wish you both a future of happiness together.

Thanks for sharing Anna!!!! Really glad to see that we do get what we deserve!!!!!

DAwn

Oh oh, if this is what I deserve, I'm in trouble! LOL
On the other hand, maybe my time's coming...

Wow, great happy-ending story! How do you manage to have such strength? Very encouraging!