Mine were usually either hung over or drunk
Ah that's so sad. Are they still around?
Yep, I'm eternally aware of the luck I had with my folks. Not only were they sober, they were fun, adventurous, kind, non judgemental, funny, well read and generally people I would look forward to hanging out with. Makes it harder to lose them though.
I'll never understand how men can do things like rebuild an engine or rewire a house and they can't learn how to cook or goddamn it, make a bed nearly even after being shown 3720 times. Resentful much? See, our marriage isn't perfect ..
Your marriage sounds mighty fine to me.
My mother died sometime in the early 80s, at only 56. My father just 6 years ago. at 87. We weren't close so it didn't affect me too much.