<font face="Comic Sans MS">Many difficulties in a friendship, including marriage, can be put to the back by the simple act of resignation. Some ideas of one may never suit those of the other, and compromise cannot always be reached. By accepting certain situations or attitudes as permanent, they will somehow become more acceptable. Eventually the conflicting ideas will not be an issue, thanks to resignation, and this leaves more room for mutual contentment. A few short notes on cooperation and long term commitment.</font> <font face="Comic Sans MS"></font>

<font face="Comic Sans MS">40 years and counting.</font><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font>

<font face="Forte"><font color="#FF0000">a</font><font color="#3366FF">Happy</font><font color="#00CC00">Day</font> </font>