I need some help writing a message to my wife for our anniversary card.

[HopeHoops]

6. OOOOKEY-Day...

Babe (fill in her name),

Every couple has their differences. Some fail to stick with their vows. My vow to you is as solid as it was the day I said it. We've got problems, I know that, but it doesn't change how I feel about you. It never will.

Please stay with me forever. I love you more now than I did when I met you, or when I married you for that matter. You're my girl and that's all I want.

Happy anniversary babe. You make me happy.

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Just a template, but something to work with. Do NOT mention the children (sign of grasping at straws).

Caveat: I've been with my lady since '84 and married since '87. We've been through some rough times, but as you get older they get rougher - mostly for medical reasons.

Oh, and a good muff dive and reaming wouldn't hurt the situation, if you know what I mean. Do you know how to make a mushroom, spinach, and swiss cheese omelet? That would help the situation - along with a bottle of merlot.

Advice from a happily married old fart - with a lot of experience in this arena.