On the 23rd, I was delighted to be featured on the blog of the lovely Sally Cronin. A nostalgic piece from me, and a warning to others not to make the same mistakes.
I am sure like me, there have been times when you have wondered what difference might have been made to your life, if your younger self had been gifted with the experience and knowledge you have accumulated over the years.
I invited several friends from the writing community to share their thoughts on this subject which I am sure you will enjoy as much as I did.
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now – Marriage by Pete Johnson
When I was a teenager in London, I took it for granted that I would get married. After a long relationship that started in my early teens didn’t work out, I started seeing someone else when I was 22, and that developed well. We got married in 1977, when we were both 25. We had good jobs, sufficient disposable income, and bought a nice flat in a desirable area…
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beetleypete 
Your openness is very impressive.
I think a lot of men of our generation acted like that. That was just the norm back then. Development takes time and sometimes harsh consequences.
But there was also something good about it. You are now in Beetley with Julie and you have your faithful friend Ollie.
I wish you a happy, peaceful and healthy life.
Best wishes, Irene
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Thanks for this great insight, Pete! xx Michael
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Thanks, Michael. I learned my lesson.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this, and commented on Sally’s blog. Thank you, Pete.
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Thanks very much, dear Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You are most welcome, Pete.
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A great post, Pete. We all should learn from our mistakes, and sharing them with others will help them as well.
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Thanks very much, Olga. If one person doesn’t make the same mistakes I did, it will have done some good.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sure you’re older and wiser now, lol.
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Two more marriages later, I’m not so sure, Stevie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for participating Pete and a fantastic conversation piece. Delighted to have you over xx
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Anytime, Sally. xx
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My lesson learned was ‘don’t marry another knob.’ 😃
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You made a good choice with Phil, that’s plain to see.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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It’s too bad you had to go through that but things were certainly different then.
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The were indeed. But I am not claiming that as an excuse, Carolyn.
Best wishes, Pete.
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In my case, I am not at all sure the younger I would be at all responsive to the older I if lessons could be passed back to me. Warmest regards, Theo
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I can get that, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So did you ever get a chance to visit India? That, of course, is the question that burns in the inquisitive minds of everyone who read the post.
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No, I never went, David. I think the great disappointment at the time soured the idea of a trip to that country.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I enjoyed this when I read it on Sally’s blog. I’m sure my ex-husband has a few things to say about me as well. When it comes to marriage, we learn as we go.
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Thanks, Darlene. I reblogged this for those who do not follow Sally.
Best wishes, Pete.
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