Couple Splits After 56 Years Together as Husband Believes They’re Too Old for Romance

Erin and Mike got married at 20 and had the best marriage anyone could want. But at 76 years old, Mike realized they were too old for all that romance, mainly because it was one-sided. Erin was heartbroken and asked for a divorce, but a shocking event happened. “I don’t understand why you don’t bring me flowers anymore,” Erin whined to her husband, Mike, one day.

After 56 years of marriage, her husband had suddenly stopped being romantic, something that had made their relationship the envy of everyone they knew.“Erin, you are not going to die if I don’t bring flowers every day,” Mike answered from his place on the couch, his hand grabbing the remote control to flip a channel. Erin was displeased. “But that’s not fair. For the past month, you’ve stopped every single romantic gesture.What’s happening? Are you having an affair? AT OUR AGE?” she exclaimed in outrage, placing her hands on her waist. “For God’s sake, Erin. It’s been decades since we got married, and I’ve given you something every day since. But I stop for a while and suddenly I’m cheating on you? Are you crazy?” Mike asked, focusing on his wife.“I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND! DON’T YOU LOVE ME ANYMORE?” Erin yelled. Mike stood up from the couch at that question and looked at his wife seriously.“Maybe I’m tired of being the only one making some sort of romantic gesture!” he blurted. “56 years, Erin! For 56 years, I was the only one expressing any kind of romance. I invite you on dates. I buy flowers. I buy gifts. I do EVERYTHING! And you simply take everything and give nothing back!” Erin’s mouth dropped at her husband’s words, but Mike didn’t stick around to see it and went out for a walk to cool down. Meanwhile, she slumped on the kitchen table and thought back to their marriage.Mike was not entirely wrong. She never asked him on dates or bought him much. Erin could excuse her behavior, saying that they were born in a different time, where the men made all the effort in the romance aspect. But that was a cheap cop-out. Erin thought maintaining their home, cooking, and raising their children was enough. But their kids had moved away many years ago. She still cleaned and cooked, but clearly, her husband had alive. That was unfair to him, so Erin decided to change a few things.When Mike returned, she asked him on a date and was going to pay. However, her husband refused. “I don’t want to do that right now,” he said, going to their room and barely speaking to her that night.Fair enough, Erin thought. Mike was angry at her, but she could be patient and wait for his anger to subside.

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