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Eleanor Mills's avatar

I shed a few tears writing this - not gonna lie!

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Beccy's avatar

I shed a few tears reading it, what a beautiful tale of love, thank you for sharing it and hope Derek gets better soon!

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Joel's avatar

That’s so lovely to read Ells. Especially having known you and dezza through your journey together. So many truths for you and for us all.

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Eleanor Mills's avatar

Glad it touched you too! She’s the odd year while writing it!

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Toni Blinkhorn's avatar

I also found my eyes getting tearful reading that. Definitely worth reading. Didn’t know you met in Hampi, such a great place.

Hope recovery comes soon.

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Eleanor Mills's avatar

thanks sweetheart - he is on the mend! Hope all good with you - and Jonathan's back is improving xxx

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Kathie McDonald-McClure's avatar

What a beautiful story of you and Derek. Best wishes for 20 more wonderful “smooth” years and very little “rough”! Best, Kathie McDonald-McClure, Louisville, Kentucky

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Lindsay Nicholson's avatar

This is so lovely- and features my favourite places, too! 💕

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Nectaria's avatar

Wow.. truly moving…! (Where have I gone wrong in my marriages…?)

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Gillian Shearn's avatar

Lovely thoughts and connections. I enjoyed reading this very much. You were and are an adventurous woman!

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Jane Rapp's avatar

Fantastic read ❤️ ….

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Wendyb's avatar

What a wonderful tale of true love Eleanor - meant to be ❤️

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Chloe Bullock's avatar

Loved this Eleanor.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Derek!

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Eleanor Mills's avatar

Thanks Chloe - patient bit brighter today!

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Chloe Bullock's avatar

Hope you can soon celebrate together - many congratulations and much anniversary love!

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Eleanor Mills's avatar

It never feels like that at the start! I try and explain that to my girls. Good things come in unlikely packages!

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Jilinda Lee's avatar

Beautifully written. Thought-provoking for those of us who teeter on the 'will I stay, will I go' fence, when long term partnerships loose their spark and connection (very common for 50+ aged couples). I've discovered over the past few years that there's more 'coupling' options than traditional marriage (joint everything) or single (total independence).

PS. I know I'm late commenting, but just discovering some of your work. Keep doing it, you're inspiring so many others.

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Sadie Holland's avatar

That is the sweetest and also most profound thing about marriage I’ve ever read. Well done - in every sense

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Eleanor Mills's avatar

Thanks! Really touched xxx

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