PS My parents just celebrated their Golden Anniversary (50, count'em 50 flippin years no less!!) a couple weeks ago. Both over 70 now, they inspire true AWE, for me anyway. All my life I've witnessed those periodic "hold me close" phases, and the difficult "put me DOWN" periods, even a couple very painful stretches of (quite literal and very physical) "LEAVE ME ALONE!!"

BUt they hung in there, always remained faithful to one another even during those periods when they lived apart for a year or two. *sniff sniff sniff* they are truly a beacon for us all to follow, imo .... and I am so grateful for their enduring love and for their example.

BUt I doubt either of them considers the other any kind of "soul-mate". IN fact, I can just hear 'em chortling at the words right now!

daylia