Humans of New York (HONY) never fails to tug at our heartstrings, and their recent post is a beautiful reminder that long-term relationships can be just as enchanting as the early days of romance. A couple shared their story, recalling how they met in college. “He walked me home from school every day for five years,” the post recounts. “We talked about everything: our dreams for kids, our plans for raising them, our roles in the household, where we wanted to live, and even our vacation ideas.”
Unlike many relationships that fade over time, this couple has thrived together for fifteen years since those initial walks. Their story has resonated with over 36,000 shares and 713,000 reactions to date, highlighting the enduring nature of love.
Married life often comes with humor about the decline of romance—who has the budget for roses when there are college tuition payments to consider? And when we say “let’s Netflix and chill,” it likely means we actually plan to watch something together. But there’s immense value in knowing your partner deeply.
“A lot of couples only discuss important topics when faced with major decisions, leading to moments of realization like, ‘I really didn’t know you.’ That’s when the biggest arguments often happen,” they shared. “We’ve been fortunate to avoid that because we’ve already talked everything through.”
Understanding your partner inside and out is a romance all its own. Having someone who’s seen you at your best and worst, yet stands by you is real love. A partner who knows your secrets and loves you still is more attractive than any swipe on a dating app.
However, maintaining a relationship takes work. Even the strongest love requires effort. Forget about the latest celebrity couple; this couple, with their dedication to those walks home, embodies #relationshipgoals.
For this HONY couple, those long conversations during their walks have forged an unbreakable bond. “We’ve been married for fifteen years, but we still walk home together from work every night,” they said. “We’re actually doing that right now.” Isn’t that sweet?
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In summary, this lovely couple’s story illustrates that the secret to a lasting marriage may lie in the little things—like the simple act of walking home together and sharing your thoughts along the way.