Jackie&Mark@MMOONEY.NET
Tidbits...
Q.What is 25 years of marriage?
It breaks down to.... 300 months or 1304 weeks or 9125 days or 219,000 hours or 13,140,000 minutes...
Q.What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
The most memorable trip was our honeymoon. It was our first trip as a married couple. We took a cruise to Mexico.
Q.What's your favorite activity together?
Jackie & Mark: When we were young it was bike riding... today it's just spending time together being in the same room...
Q.What is the secret to our success at marriage?
Jackie: Communication, Sex, Support and Compromise
Mark: Communication, Love, Compromise
Q.Do we still argue after 25 years for marriage?
Jackie: Yes, in a healthy way. It is important to have your individual thoughts and feelings, and sometimes you are not on the same page
Mark: Yes, dear…
Q.What is your favorite or what song represents your marriage best?
Jackie & Mark: Our first song was "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston. In more recent years, "The Wedding Song" by Johnny Gil has become our favorite. "Thankful" by Kelly Clarkson also ranks high on the list of songs having meaning in our marriage.
Q.What aspect of marriage were you most pleasantly surprised by?
Jackie & Mark: How we have the same thoughts at the same time. The time has also flown by and it doesn't seem like twenty-five years of marriage and 28 years together.
Q.How do we balance personal vs household finances?
Jackie & Mark: We are both on each other accounts. The bills account is funded first and then we have our individual accounts that are managed by each individual.
Q.What do you think is the most challenging part of being married?
Jackie: The most challenging part of a marriage is adapting to personal growth and changes
Mark: Knowing when to compromise and when to stand your ground.
Q.Other than the birth of your children, what has been the most joyous day or occasion you've experienced as a married couple?
Jackie & Mark: Purchasing our first home at the age of 27.
Q.If you could have a second honeymoon, where would you go?
Jackie & Mark: Australia.... one day.... hopefully sooner than later.
Q.What has been the most challenging event or experience in you life and how did your spouse support you?
Jackie: The most challenging event in my life was the death of my mother. Mark held my hand, cuddled me while I wept on the floor for hours, slept on hospital floors, spoke to friends, family, and co-workers when I couldn't use my voice. He was remarkable and my foundation the help me survive this tremendous loss.
Mark: