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The Ultimate Test

The ultimate test of any relationship is to be able to disagree, while still holding hands. Anyone who knows Mrs. B and me can certainly tell you something about having arguments. Over the years, we have had our share of 'doozies'. We are the perfect example of what happens when you put two Taurus’s in one room. But there is still no one whose opinion I value more. Every argument needs no winner or loser only solutions

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/16/2023 4:30:00 AM

when we love someone we allow the freedom of expression, we can still love them even when we don't agree lol, great poem about human nature and love dear Jerry, thanks for sharing, have a precious day

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:51:00 PM

Thanks, my friend. Love is compromise.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/15/2023 6:29:00 PM

If you are the same, then there are no winners? My husband and I also had our share, but we were opposites, and he spoiled me when he was wrong. Thank you for sharing this lovely poem. May you and Mrs. B have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Hugs my friend.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/18/2023 6:51:00 PM

So true Eve. Have a marvelous Christmas, my friend.

Tom Woody

Date: 12/15/2023 4:22:00 PM

"And here's to you, Jerry Brotherton, heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey..." Hey Jerry thirty years this month for me and we still never fight. Weehoo, nice senryu

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/15/2023 5:48:00 PM

Congrats on the thirty years, my friend. Deb and I hit 48 in September.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/15/2023 3:12:00 PM

Well written and wisely said, Jerry. We, too, have had some doozies over the year. We're both Aquarians, and as such our positives can become negatives in terms of our relationship. We're both stubborn, creative, energetic but also impulsive and free spirited meaning that we don't like someone interfering with our free spirits. Mind boggling, sometimes. Eventually, like you we learned it's not about winning or losing...it's about compromise and letting go of small stuff. enjoyed your evening!

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/15/2023 5:51:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. One thing I can say is no matter how bad the argument, we never go to bed angry.

Deb M

Date: 12/15/2023 12:55:00 PM

What a doozie this poem is Jerry!! I just love your realness and sincerity when you write….l feel that you are a kind and authentic being Jerry from your words! You are spot on about arguments! Debx

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/15/2023 5:54:00 PM

Whaaa, I thank ya ma'am. Gosh darn if you ain't got me a blushin.

Silent One

Date: 12/15/2023 12:04:00 PM

You are right Jerry and its not about who is wrong or right it is about how it can be resolved... Nicely expressed..

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/15/2023 5:54:00 PM

Thanks Silent One.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/15/2023 8:20:00 AM

A verse of wisdom Terry love your last three lines. We all have the old ding dong, who doesn't? but as you say still holding hands even if you're in disagreement is a sign of an excellent marriage. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/15/2023 5:57:00 PM

Thank you Tom. We've managed to make it 48 years so I don't think there is too much left that we can argue about anymore.