It happened again tonight. Someone wrote I was lucky to have Bob. I’d be rich if someone gave me a dollar for all the times I’ve heard that. Does anyone ever tell Bob he’s lucky to have me? Okay, okay. I realize it’s not a competition. Yes, I am fortunate I met and married and still have my husband. I don’t take that for granted. Luck had nothing to do with it.
I received this message via email from Dr. Samantha St. Julian. Because she was unable to post it here on Substack, I’m sharing it. : BOB! BOB! BOB! You are SO FREAKING LUCKY to have Ginni! I think about our time together at ITP and what an amazing friend she quickly became to me! And we're STILL FRIENDS! She has that propensity for long-term love even at a distance! She is AMAZING!! BOB!! Did I mention you are SO LUCKY to have Ginni? Take stellar care of her heart and her mind!
I would absolutely say Bob is lucky to have you. You both are. As you say, you found each other at the exact time you were supposed to. Having known Bob for 47 years & seeing the many ups & downs he’s experienced, I can say that I’ve never seen him so at peace as he is with you. Thank you for loving him and giving him that peace. ❤️
I appreciate this article. I agree, luck really has nothing to do with the success of your relationship. It is the wisdom and dedication on both sides that leads to truly lasting love. Thank you for pointing out the necessary ingredients to your success. I will heed your suggestion to look inside rather than point a finger of blame at an innocuous remark. Not only useful for your partner, but for most relationships in general. Look inside and sit with your own feelings before you attack. Thank you, Ginni.
Ginni, I think I said something to the effect that I was glad you had each met and married after I read Bob's piece on losing his son. I love the way you have articulated the fact that your coupleship is a direct result of intention, and not the "luck of the draw". I have lived alone, for the most part happily, for about 7 years now, by design. I am open to meeting a potential companion for shared experiences (hiking, traveling, meals, movies….) I do not think I am waiting to meet a partner "to complete me" but rather someone to share joy in mutual experiences. Your example of knowing how to "call in" the right person is inspiring and Bob is Indeed, lucky to have heeded the call.
You and Bob are to be admired for your hard work and dedication to one another. Thank you for sharing bits of your love and your journey--you give me hope.
Bob is so lucky to have you. You are caring, loving, generous, thoughtful, funny, intelligent and wise. Know this because I am lucky to have you in my life and to have you share these gifts with me.
When you live and learn and cultivate an understanding of what you need in a relationship through a wisened gaze of experience, it's amazing how fights and "we need to talks" and other minor grievances become dust in the wind. When you have been alone enough to be okay with alone, then meet someone who changes your mind about being alone, it's a brave walk through a new field. None of this is luck. It's having lived and learned. Kudos to both you lucky kiddos.
I received this message via email from Dr. Samantha St. Julian. Because she was unable to post it here on Substack, I’m sharing it. : BOB! BOB! BOB! You are SO FREAKING LUCKY to have Ginni! I think about our time together at ITP and what an amazing friend she quickly became to me! And we're STILL FRIENDS! She has that propensity for long-term love even at a distance! She is AMAZING!! BOB!! Did I mention you are SO LUCKY to have Ginni? Take stellar care of her heart and her mind!
Just beautiful
Thanks for sharing your wisdom
Blessings
Leslie
I would absolutely say Bob is lucky to have you. You both are. As you say, you found each other at the exact time you were supposed to. Having known Bob for 47 years & seeing the many ups & downs he’s experienced, I can say that I’ve never seen him so at peace as he is with you. Thank you for loving him and giving him that peace. ❤️
I appreciate this article. I agree, luck really has nothing to do with the success of your relationship. It is the wisdom and dedication on both sides that leads to truly lasting love. Thank you for pointing out the necessary ingredients to your success. I will heed your suggestion to look inside rather than point a finger of blame at an innocuous remark. Not only useful for your partner, but for most relationships in general. Look inside and sit with your own feelings before you attack. Thank you, Ginni.
Ginni, I think I said something to the effect that I was glad you had each met and married after I read Bob's piece on losing his son. I love the way you have articulated the fact that your coupleship is a direct result of intention, and not the "luck of the draw". I have lived alone, for the most part happily, for about 7 years now, by design. I am open to meeting a potential companion for shared experiences (hiking, traveling, meals, movies….) I do not think I am waiting to meet a partner "to complete me" but rather someone to share joy in mutual experiences. Your example of knowing how to "call in" the right person is inspiring and Bob is Indeed, lucky to have heeded the call.
You and Bob are to be admired for your hard work and dedication to one another. Thank you for sharing bits of your love and your journey--you give me hope.
I’m a lucky man to have met, courted and married Ginni❤️
Bob is so lucky to have you. You are caring, loving, generous, thoughtful, funny, intelligent and wise. Know this because I am lucky to have you in my life and to have you share these gifts with me.
When you live and learn and cultivate an understanding of what you need in a relationship through a wisened gaze of experience, it's amazing how fights and "we need to talks" and other minor grievances become dust in the wind. When you have been alone enough to be okay with alone, then meet someone who changes your mind about being alone, it's a brave walk through a new field. None of this is luck. It's having lived and learned. Kudos to both you lucky kiddos.