Still The One

August 14th, 2006

My wife and I have been together since 1994. For those of you mathematically challenged, that’s 12 years. If you have ever been in a long term relationship, you’ll know it takes a lot of work. Compromises, biting your tongue, providing support, listening when you don’t feel like it - all the little things that go into making a relationship last. It’s not easy.

On my drive home last week from SES San Jose, I was reflecting on how good life can be when you make good choices. People seem lucky or fortunate - usually they are not. They just make good choices. Choosing Lily as my wife was probably the best choice I ever made.

So as I am thinking about all this, the perfect song comes on the radio. A song that I always enjoyed, but never fully appreciated. If you have a love that has stood the test of time, perhaps it will ring true to you as well.  Still the One, by Orleans:

We’ve been together since way back when
Sometimes I never want to see you again
But I want you to know, after all these years
You’re still the one I want whisperin’ in my ear

You’re still the one I want to talk to in bed
Still the one that turns my head
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one

I looked at your face every day
But I never saw it ’til I went away
When winter came, I just wanted to go
Deep in the desert, I longed for the snow

You’re still the one that makes me laugh
Still the one that’s my better half
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one

You’re still the one that makes me strong
Still the one I want to take along
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one

Changing, our love is going gold
Even though we grow old, it grows new

You’re still the one that I love to touch
Still the one and I can’t get enough
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one

You’re still the one who can scratch my itch
Still the one and I wouldn’t switch
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one

You are still the one that makes me shout
Still the one that I dream about
We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one.

4 Responses to “Still The One”

  1. Leonora Says:
    August 20th, 2006 at 10:09 pm

    Hi, I have always told my daughter life is all about decisions, you make good ones good things happen, bad ones then bad things. I think your wife made a good choice too. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Marietta Says:
    August 25th, 2006 at 9:21 am

    Loved reading “Still The One”. What a wonderful sentiment and reading it warms one’s heart!!

    Both you and your wife are fortunate to have chosen each other.

  3. greg Says:
    August 25th, 2006 at 11:33 am

    wow - my mother commented on my blog.

    love you mom!

  4. Kathy Says:
    September 18th, 2007 at 12:01 pm

    My husband and I have been married for 36 years and he is “Still the One.”

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