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CaliforniaPeggy

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69. Thanks for your question, my dear 3catwoman3! Here you go:

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 02:29 PM

Jun 13

I was dating a young man whom I loved, and he loved me. But he felt that I had not dated enough other men to really know that he was the one. He wanted me to date more men, and he was going to date other women. I was not happy, but I complied.

He introduced me to my now husband, and guess what?

I found that this gentleman was just what I was looking for. My soon to be ex-boyfriend stayed away, and I fell in love with the new man. I found that I respected him as he did me. We spent some time getting to know one another and then I decided that he was the man I wanted to marry. We'd met in the spring, and by the fall, we were firmly attached. In the new year, we announced our engagement and we were married the following June.

My ex did return, but it was too late. I felt bad for him, and I hoped he would find someone that was perfect for him.

So there you have it!

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Today, my husband and I celebrated 61 years of marriage! [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 OP

Happy Anniversary to you both! Solly Mack Jun 13 #1

Thanks so much, my dear Solly! We had a great time. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #2

God has blessed you both. You are a treasure here on DU, your husband is Ziggysmom Jun 13 #66

It it seeing you two having fun together Inkey Jun 13 #3

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, my dear Inkey! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #4

Congratulations on 61 years, CaliforniaPeggy! MIButterfly Jun 13 #5

Thanks so much for your amazing thoughts, my dear MIButterfly! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #6

Lovely SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 13 #7

Thanks so much, my dear SuzyandPuffpuff! After so many years, it's truly easy! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #14

Congratulations, and best wishes for many more years! Nt spooky3 Jun 13 #8

Thanks very much, my dear spooky3! We hope for many more years too! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #15

How wonderful! Wishing you both a very, very happy anniversary! 😀 Phoenix61 Jun 13 #9

Thanks so much my dear Phoenix61! We had a great day and a fab dinner! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #16

He married you in highschool? Congradulations! marble falls Jun 13 #10

It sure looks that way, doesn't it??? But no. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #17

Congratulations! Ocelot II Jun 13 #11

Thanks for your wonderful wishes, my dear Ocelot II! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #18

Kindest respectul regards Peggy and Beau. Is this normal tabletop behavior? George McGovern Jun 13 #12

Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear George! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #20

I thought so. He's very convincing and wicked funny. No wonder you smile all the time. George McGovern Jun 13 #50

Happy Anniversary to both of you 🥂 A great way to celebrate is with a feast and thanks for sharing Deuxcents Jun 13 #13

Thank you so very much, my dear Deuxcents! Your comments are very right on. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #21

Congratulations to you both, dear CaliforniaPeggy! summer_in_TX Jun 13 #19

Thanks very much, my dear summer_in_TX! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #22

Happy Anniversary to both of you! SheltieLover Jun 13 #23

Many thanks, my dear SheltieLover! It was a grand day. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #26

Congratulations..you two. Tikki Jun 13 #24

Thanks so much, my dear Tikki, to you both! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #27

Congratulations to the 2 of you! Beartracks Jun 13 #25

Thanks so much, my dear Beartracks! Ah, you made me laugh! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #29

I firmly believe a shared sense of humor is one of the secrets! Beartracks Jun 13 #31

As important as any shared trait. rubbersole Jun 13 #40

Congratulations! Mz Pip Jun 13 #28

Thank you so much, my dear Mz Pip! We had a great time tonight. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #30

So nice. applegrove Jun 13 #32

Great pics.. Permanut Jun 13 #33

Happy wonderful anniversary! people Jun 13 #34

Happy anniversary... and may you be blessed with many more! nt slightlv Jun 13 #35

God bless you both. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 13 #36

Happy Anniversary!! mamajudi Jun 13 #37

congrats! 🎉🎊🍾🥂🍰 mwmisses4289 Jun 13 #38

Happy Anniversary! rubbersole Jun 13 #39

Congratulations! You both look great! I wish you many, many more! fierywoman Jun 13 #41

Happiest of anniversaries, my dear Ms Peggy, and thank you for niyad Jun 13 #42

Happy Anniversary to you both, CaliforniaPeggy! HeartsCanHope Jun 13 #43

Mazel tov! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 13 #44

Seeing thru pictures ... oldsoldierfadingfast Jun 13 #45

That is awesome! Congratulations to both of you. Everything looks beautiful. LoisB Jun 13 #46

My dear CaliforniaPeggy... JHB Jun 13 #47

So true. blm Jun 13 #54

Happy Anniversary you two! HAB911 Jun 13 #48

The table, the roses, oh, how romantic! Callalily Jun 13 #49

Congratulations!...dinner looked delicious MiHale Jun 13 #51

Congrats you crazy kids' FalloutShelter Jun 13 #52

Congratulations, there is still good in the world! bucolic_frolic Jun 13 #53

Congratulations LetMyPeopleVote Jun 13 #55

You are an inspiration on so many levels, dear Peggy! Tanuki Jun 13 #56

Congratulations!! surfered Jun 13 #57

The best to you two! These pix made my morning smile! xo CurtEastPoint Jun 13 #58

Thank you for sharing some moments from your celebration. 3catwoman3 Jun 13 #59

Thanks for your question, my dear 3catwoman3! Here you go: CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #69

Happy Anniversary!!!! How wonderful. You both look so 😊 😃 😀 😄 😁 Srkdqltr Jun 13 #60

Congratulations! redwitch Jun 13 #61

Happy anniversary!!!! Scrivener7 Jun 13 #62

Congrats on 61 years together with your love! lark Jun 13 #63

Looks like a great way to celebrate. Congratulations. Biophilic Jun 13 #64

That last photo made me chuckle. True Dough Jun 13 #65

My, you both look wonderful! Bumbles Jun 13 #67

To everyone who has responded today, June 13th and beyond: Please forgive me for not responding personally. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 13 #68

Happy Anniversary, Peggy and Hubby! Diamond_Dog Jun 13 #70

Mazel tov! Grumpy Old Guy Thursday #71