Living happily ever after

Two years ago, my parents celebrated their golden anniversary. This year, both of them turned 80. Both of them are still active and healthy. My dad still goes to work like he is years away from retiring age. My mom doesn't look a day over 60.

These days, you just can't imagine living a life that full - let alone living it with the same person for 50 years. But I guess that's us thinking that happily ever after is what we dreamed it would be: hand in hand, walking into the sunset, music playing as the credits roll.

In truth, from what I see in my parents, it's just living a simple life with simple joys. Sundays at home. My dad driving my mom to family reunions. Little fights here and there because someone didn't wait for the other to start dinner. Dad calling my Mom when he's only 5 minutes away from the house. They're not even the romantic type, nor could I say that they are each other's best friend or confidante. They are just really content with each other. I know that doesn't sound like much, but it's that simple. Ultimately, I guess that's as happy ever after as any two people can get.