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madzquinn7 OP t1_itxzwgy wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in My great aunt Penny and my great uncle Joel a year before they were married in 1969. Out of five siblings, they’re the only couple still together today. by madzquinn7

Yeah, no. Very much in love, three kids together. They lived separately so my uncle could raise the kids in the same district all their lives and she moved around the state doing administrative work. After the kids left, it’s just what worked for their lifestyle. It’s okay to be straight, married, and a fan of your own independence. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Sprct t1_itzvsij wrote

How's her relationship with her kids? It really sounds as if she never lived with them.

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madzquinn7 OP t1_itzwttq wrote

Surprisingly strong. Being the oldest of my grandfathers siblings and easily the most well adjusted, she has an extremely matronly way about her and you can’t help but want to be close to her. My cousins were given the world by these two and were always appreciative

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gzoont t1_ity0p5t wrote

I said it knowing id be downvoted, and that’s okay. I don’t doubt that they love each other. Good on them.

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madzquinn7 OP t1_ity16li wrote

We have a few LGBTQ+ in the family, one who came out to my great grandparents as early as the 50s. There was never a lack of support or love so if they were gay, seems pretty silly to hide it for 50+ years.

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