tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post143259916148102051..comments2024-03-28T03:11:21.031-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: What I learnt from The Second Best Exotic Marigold HotelLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-60839231849725005902015-03-17T18:05:10.642-07:002015-03-17T18:05:10.642-07:00A friend just put this up on FB, and I think it...A friend just put this up on FB, and I think it's exactly what I'm trying to say about the listening...http://www.justiceschanfarber.com/marriage-why-women-leave-cheat/<br /><br />Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-7459534499805524582015-03-11T21:22:37.324-07:002015-03-11T21:22:37.324-07:00Great post, makes me reflect on me and hubby. We a...Great post, makes me reflect on me and hubby. We are pretty damn good at paying attention and making the little things count. I think that having kids will be the biggest challenge for this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02199221081175499802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-11760276639219592982015-03-09T16:29:31.720-07:002015-03-09T16:29:31.720-07:00Only online briefly and popping in on my favourite...Only online briefly and popping in on my favourites. A rather timely post for me, with hubby of almost 20 years heading to sea (with no contact) for up to a month, this week. It's the time apart that makes me take stock and appreciate just what we have. I think we both take each other for granted and get caught up in the day to day goings on of life.Mystery Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204666798327984964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-32827398145344906002015-03-09T03:12:49.247-07:002015-03-09T03:12:49.247-07:00That's great advice. I know Paul and I someti...That's great advice. I know Paul and I sometimes find ourselves just existing together and we are passing each other like ships in the night. It's those times when I know I need to tune out the social media and tune into the people right in front of me.Tegan Churchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437605496110028625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-73615681805054948252015-03-08T21:24:39.314-07:002015-03-08T21:24:39.314-07:00I really need to see these movies. After the argum...I really need to see these movies. After the argument Mick and I had this morning (I won't bore you with the details- sorry! ), this is a very good reminder. xoNesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860187504607445377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-785093731258448232015-03-08T16:36:10.767-07:002015-03-08T16:36:10.767-07:00Great advice. I am so thankful to have a wonderful...Great advice. I am so thankful to have a wonderful husband and we are closer than ever as we approach our 25th wedding anniversary!Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-71485451168197860482015-03-07T01:10:37.948-08:002015-03-07T01:10:37.948-08:00Can't wait to watch this movie. This is such a...Can't wait to watch this movie. This is such a lovely thought to do, people too quickly forget. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719391520084162316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-9390831519066838412015-03-06T17:03:20.470-08:002015-03-06T17:03:20.470-08:00Wise words. I need to go watch this now :)Wise words. I need to go watch this now :)www.boyeatsworld.com.auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278236146619266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-49993556726916149542015-03-06T02:58:53.765-08:002015-03-06T02:58:53.765-08:00My husband won't let me leave the house withou...My husband won't let me leave the house without a kiss goodbye. He's much more diligent towards the little things than I... but he and YOU are right.<br />BTW Lydia I entered that Grieve competition you tweeted me x Thanks for the heads up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-67542765113748888292015-03-05T23:05:46.601-08:002015-03-05T23:05:46.601-08:00Yes, I think you can get into trouble when you tak...Yes, I think you can get into trouble when you take it for granted that just because you're married, doesn't mean you don't need to show interest as much any more. John's at work so much, that when we spend time together we're practically talking over each other to get the info shared!<br />i really must see these movies, they're on my list xLisa @ Random Acts Of Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184086300616623784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-65304204402092635402015-03-05T22:14:32.505-08:002015-03-05T22:14:32.505-08:00This is so true. A good reminder! We've starte...This is so true. A good reminder! We've started to do in house date nights on Wednesday. Connecting is so important. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195539977918003393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-84150076914650823402015-03-05T21:31:05.659-08:002015-03-05T21:31:05.659-08:00Great post! My mum actually went and saw the movie...Great post! My mum actually went and saw the movie for the 2nd time yesterday - must be good! This rings so true - talking is the most important thing in a relationship and I have seen this breakdown the strongest of relationships. MammaRajSayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984759961918782956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-83585875189623091822015-03-05T18:59:47.183-08:002015-03-05T18:59:47.183-08:00P.S. I used to babysit Judy Dench's grandchil...P.S. I used to babysit Judy Dench's grandchildren. She is just the loveliest lady xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603700054733005945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-82112015811105611942015-03-05T18:59:14.496-08:002015-03-05T18:59:14.496-08:00Great advice - marriage is a constant work in prog...Great advice - marriage is a constant work in progress. I loved the first film, can't wait to see this one xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603700054733005945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-61363497058094002692015-03-05T17:07:23.912-08:002015-03-05T17:07:23.912-08:00Love it Lydia - very wise words. I want to go see ...Love it Lydia - very wise words. I want to go see the film now xDenise Mooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13262163235614069851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-17812666086271183832015-03-05T16:00:58.907-08:002015-03-05T16:00:58.907-08:00I love this post. After our hiccup of last weekend...I love this post. After our hiccup of last weekend where there was no communication at all I do want to improve in this area and make sure we really are listening to each other and communicating. 17 years together and nearly 15 years of marriage is no guarantee...thanks for the reminder to make everyday special xKirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-68876277916693086442015-03-05T13:02:41.189-08:002015-03-05T13:02:41.189-08:00Someone close to me is going through a marriage br...Someone close to me is going through a marriage break up for exactly these reasons. They did talk but not enough and not about the right things. Meanwhile there's no way in heck that my husband will go to a movie that doesn't feature a car chase, explosions or space flight so I might have to take myself on a date for this one. I love Judi Dench. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310812944298020186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-48701714186651715162015-03-05T12:39:58.172-08:002015-03-05T12:39:58.172-08:00I want to see this movie. Really enjoyed the first...I want to see this movie. Really enjoyed the first one. And there's wisdom I can heed in your words Lydia - we are coming up for our 20th wedding anniversary in April. Kathy - yinyangmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438958678336755752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-59437706052466565362015-03-05T11:52:13.233-08:002015-03-05T11:52:13.233-08:00Excellent advice, Lydia. I've been surprised w...Excellent advice, Lydia. I've been surprised when friends discuss their marriages that are only a few years in and are already struggling. It's a bit cliche but I think marriage is like a seed- there's no point planting it and hoping for the best- they need daily attention.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418589134744904779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-69295768373060058722015-03-05T11:46:40.993-08:002015-03-05T11:46:40.993-08:00Great advice, Lydia. My husband uses that tap anal...Great advice, Lydia. My husband uses that tap analogy. Relationships are something you continually need to work at. I haven's seen either of those movies but I really want to!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02524009835775611112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-55990038360409133422015-03-03T02:50:15.742-08:002015-03-03T02:50:15.742-08:00I watched the movie on the weekend and loved it ev...I watched the movie on the weekend and loved it even more than the first one. The final line "There's no present like the time" stuck with me. We are fortunate to have time on our hands. We need to make the most of it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762987240307604682noreply@blogger.com