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Joan Zwagerman's avatar

Some of the strongest and most hardy marriages I know have occurred between two people who knew each other from a young age. Some of the most toxic and scary marriages I know occurred between two people who knew each other from a young age. In other words, it’s a mystery why some marriages between two people who’ve known each other from their youth work out so well and why some are sh*tshows.

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

It’s so true, right?! It’s such a mystery. Thanks for the comment my friend!

Nadene Eller's avatar

What a sweet story. Congrats to all of you:)

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

Thank you so much, Nadene!

Barb Sands Royal's avatar

Love this piece. My son just got married for the second time, and this time I do believe he found his best friend. I've been wanting to write about the joy I experienced in seeing them so joyful and so in love, but haven't quite found the right words... yet... Congratulations on your (and their) joy!

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

Thank you, Barb, and love this comment!

Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

I love the many layers in this story, Kali. Thank you.

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

Thank you Kathi 🩷

Carolyn McBride's avatar

How beautiful. I'm in tears.

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

Thank you Carolyn!

My mama heart is still processing it all…

Carolyn McBride's avatar

My daughter is getting married next April. I am not sure I will be able to capable of speaking at their reception as you did, given the emotion. I will probably be writing about it too!

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

It’s just SO MUCH emotion!

Tim Grover's avatar

Congrats!

Annabelle Nesbit's avatar

Beautiful!

Kali White VanBaale's avatar

Thank you Annabelle!