Take it from a 79 year old widower, life moves even faster the further we are down the path. Keep hitting pause and looking around while holding his hand.
When you meet your soulmate for life it’s an instant recognition as it was for Joe and I .So losing him this past January after 45 years was like cutting off my right arm. You become one and losing the other half of you rips at your soul and heart and the pain is excruciating.Adjusting is a daily thing.Venturing out solo to visit close friends is a moment . I never thought that day would ever come,but it did and there was nothing in this world I could do to stop it….nothing ! Don’t sweat the small stuff, support each other with the big stuff and never,ever go to bed mad and let your small argument fester till morning. Go to bed with the air cleared and in the morning you won’t be able to remember what the argument was all about. That was a huge lesson I learned from Joe and it made me a better person for it.
We have been together for well over 30 years now, but have remained two separate personalities. We are two whole people, not two half couples. This has always been important to us.
Little did I expect I would start crying as I watched your video. It was a random click for me as I lay in bed, looking at RUclips, before I turn in. You’re both so lucky to have found each other. I’m happy you finally married and made it “legal”. I hope you live a fulfilling, loving, wonderful life together. I’ve been very lucky in life as well. The few years after I came out were difficult. I sometimes wondered if I’d ever find someone to share life with. By the time I was 27, I had said goodbye to 2 boyfriends. They both passed away leaving me a bit shell shocked. I began seeing a shrink. He impressed upon me I wasn’t to blame for what happened, and to start treating myself better. After each session, I would take myself out to dinner. I dined alone, someplace new every Thursday. One evening I thought, I’d never been into Tiffany before, go and see how the other half live. I walked around, wondering how anyone could afford all the glittery things behind glass. I felt a tap on my shoulder, turned around and looked into the face of my future. A taller guy with brown hair, a mustache and a bright smile, he was dressed all in beige. I thought “o.k., who is screwing with me”. He asked if I “saw anything I liked?”. Someone WAS screwing with me. We chatted a bit and he asked if he could buy me a drink. We sat in a horseshoe shaped booth. Lots of smiling, laughing. It was nice. Monday night my phone rang. It was the man I saw at Tiffany. He didn’t work there, but I learned he was an interior designer. He asked if he could take me to dinner, “anyplace I’d like to go”. We went to my favorite restaurant, he was a bit nervous and ordered the same, exact thing I did. It was another nice evening. He told me he was going to Europe the following week. He asked if he could call me when he returned. Of course! 2 weeks later I found a post card from him in my mail box. He was in London. He said he hoped we could see each other when he got back. A few hours later the phone rang. It was him, he sounded tired. He said he couldn’t wait to hear my voice. We saw each other the next day. It was nice. We began dating. After 3 years we moved into a little bungalow. It was fun playing house, sitting in bed every Sunday, reading the paper, then going to a flea market. The years started flying by. After 14 years, he was offered a cannot turn down job. We had to leave. Our parents weren’t happy. We moved in January. It felt funny watching everything we owned driving away in a flurry of snow. He said we’d try it for 5 years and probably come back. Both our parents passed away, so we were orphans. When it turned into 8 years, he said we had to but a house. He told me “I want you to be happy so pick out something nice”. It took 7 months, but when we drove up to it, he looked at me and said “you sure know how to pick them”. I didn’t know if it might be too much, but it worked out. We were happy making the house “ours”. After 2 years, I had been feeling funny. Not right. After many doctors we found a solution. I had to have exploratory surgery. I woke up in recovery, he was sitting next to me, holding my hand, he had tears in his eyes. “It’s cancer”. Well now! Not what we were expecting. After a year of radiation, chemo, 2 1/2 months in the hospital, more chemo, I still felt lousy. My doctor said I might never feel normal again, and I was “lucky”, he also said I was lucky I had my husband. I forgot to mention! We got married in 2014, just the 2 of us, no big wahoo. I don’t know what I’d do without him. His employer is more than understanding, always very good to him. I had an issue today and needed him. He was home in 20 to the rescue. Next month we’re going off to a little cabin in the Blue Ridge mountains for our anniversary. Just us and the new pup he gave me for my birthday. Next week I’ll go downtown to Tiffany and hopefully find something for him in a little blue box. 34 years is unbelievable. I love him more than I ever thought I could. I got lucky.
What a beautiful collection of memories and the story they tell. My husband and I have been together 35 years and it always brings us joy to see the younger generations being able to find love and live their authentic lives. Congratulations and wishing you many years of love and happiness together ❤❤❤
That was so beautiful and emotional! I am so happy for you two! Thank you for sharing such a personal story with us! I’ve been with my husband 32 years, and I’m still amazed by life. Back when we first met, there were no visible couples like us. I’m so grateful we have stories like yours today. It really helps and inspires many! Thank you! 🤟😊❤️🌈☮️
Same here; another random algorithm recommendation winner! Wishes to you both for a long lifetime of health, love, and happiness. Sweet film, thank you both for sharing.
Congratulations! What a beautiful love story! My husband and I are coming up on our 13th wedding anniversary in December, and have been together almost 20 years. Love is always worth it.
Congratulations! It won’t always be easy but it will always be worth it. Chase every rainbow… I have known my spouse for 44 years. We’ve been RDP’s for 20. We were born in the same hospital, in the same room, 9 months apart, him first. His name is Donnie. I love him. He has Alzheimer’s now…
It was 11 years ago since I lost my husband to cancer. I am still lost without him. I had a civil union performed just a week before he passed. I hate waking up knowing I can never be with him again. Please treasure your man. 11 years is just the start. With love....
This video came up for me, during a viewing session brought about by insomnia. My husband and I are spending our last full day as residents of the northeast, returning to the San Francisco Bay Area where we spent most of our married life (we’ll be celebrating 3 years next month). So in some ways, it is no accident that I watched this beautiful story. My husband and I will celebrate our 11 years of being together next year. Food for thought for sure.
I settled on my living room couch just woken up and having made a cup of steaming hot coffee, blackout curtains drawn, groggily browsing through the random videos on RUclips on my Apple TV when your video pops up. I’m happy that it did. Guys.. I’m a mess after watching this. Thank you for showing us your beautiful love story. Thank you for reminding me to stop every once in a while to smell the flowers. A whole lot of memories suddenly flashed in my head like a bullet train and at age 48 that’s a whole lot. Been working and feeling my age with all these pains on my back and hips and worrying too much about the future. Haih. I hope I still have enough time to breathe and stop and relax every once in a while. 0840am, Friday September 20 2024. Greetings from a random closeted male in Kuala Lumpur. Happy Friday to the both of you!
This made me well up with tears. I am so happy for you both. Please continue to cherish and treasure each other and don't lose sight of how lucky you are. Thank you for sharing this video. The musical score is beautiful and perfectly complements the glimpses of your journey.
The almighty RUclips Algorithm sometimes makes really good decisions in what it shows me. Two MEN happy together for 11 years in a beautifully crafted film! Mike, I also just watched your 51:47 minute Final Cut tribute to your friend Matt... Very sorry for your loss, You created a beautiful tribute for your friend, and for all those left behind in Naperville who were impacted by Matt. I would love to have had a film about my partner of 12 years after he passed away that I could look back on as you can with the film you created for and about Matt's life. Much Love and continued Happiness to both you and Nick.
I'm glad that the algorithm blessed me with your wonderful story, a real story, after countless fictions on what love might be. This is what love *is*. So thanks for sharing it with the world. May you stay forever happy and strong together. (also why do those nighttime Chicago views give me some neat Koyaanisqatsi vibes? :) )
One of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. So well done with a perfect musical selection. The ending of the film is true. Life does indeed move very quickly. All of a sudden you are asking yourself, how did this happen so fast? Congratulations on your anniversay and may you have a long life full of wonderful memories.
Beautiful love story. Thank you for sharing this short film about your memories together, it is the best thing to celebrate love. The music and style of this I really enjoyed. Peace and joy to you 🎉🎉
So nice. I would love to do a video like this for the 20 years I have been with my partner. But alas we don’t video or even take many photos. Memories in our head.
I ask all gay couples who have lived with each other for a long time the same question: how can I also find and live the same long life with a partner?
The biggest thing is not to give up when it gets hard, and does it get hard early on. Nick and I have been through quite the roller coaster but we’ve come out the other end stronger and more patient with each other. Communication is key as well. You must NEVER be afraid to talk anything and everything out. Also understanding each others boundaries as well.
Me too, but I can only see despair for myself. This will never happen to me. No one would want to marry a hideous mistake like me. I knew the saying "Appearance is not everything", but that is a sentence that I can never agree with. Because I'm just catastrophically ugly and no one. NO ONE will ever wanted me.
I don't believe that for a second. Don't ever loose hope in finding love. We ALL have someone out there for us. There are too many people in the world for that not to be true. Sending you good karma, peace and love your way
I consider myself very lucky to have someone as attractive and intelligent as Nick next to me forever :) and you should try dating again. Although, i will say that Nick and I met when i gave up "looking". We met through a mutual friend at a bonfire.
RUclips algorithm brings me here. This is beautiful. Wish you and your husband all the happiness and delight!!
Thank you so much!
Take it from a 79 year old widower, life moves even faster the further we are down the path. Keep hitting pause and looking around while holding his hand.
When you meet your soulmate for life it’s an instant recognition as it was for Joe and I .So losing him this past January after 45 years was like cutting off my right arm. You become one and losing the other half of you rips at your soul and heart and the pain is excruciating.Adjusting is a daily thing.Venturing out solo to visit close friends is a moment . I never thought that day would ever come,but it did and there was nothing in this world I could do to stop it….nothing ! Don’t sweat the small stuff, support each other with the big stuff and never,ever go to bed mad and let your small argument fester till morning. Go to bed with the air cleared and in the morning you won’t be able to remember what the argument was all about. That was a huge lesson I learned from Joe and it made me a better person for it.
Sending you love and hugs. I’m so sorry for your loss.
We have been together for well over 30 years now, but have remained two separate personalities. We are two whole people, not two half couples. This has always been important to us.
Little did I expect I would start crying as I watched your video. It was a random click for me as I lay in bed, looking at RUclips, before I turn in. You’re both so lucky to have found each other. I’m happy you finally married and made it “legal”. I hope you live a fulfilling, loving, wonderful life together.
I’ve been very lucky in life as well. The few years after I came out were difficult. I sometimes wondered if I’d ever find someone to share life with. By the time I was 27, I had said goodbye to 2 boyfriends. They both passed away leaving me a bit shell shocked. I began seeing a shrink. He impressed upon me I wasn’t to blame for what happened, and to start treating myself better. After each session, I would take myself out to dinner. I dined alone, someplace new every Thursday. One evening I thought, I’d never been into Tiffany before, go and see how the other half live. I walked around, wondering how anyone could afford all the glittery things behind glass. I felt a tap on my shoulder, turned around and looked into the face of my future. A taller guy with brown hair, a mustache and a bright smile, he was dressed all in beige. I thought “o.k., who is screwing with me”. He asked if I “saw anything I liked?”. Someone WAS screwing with me. We chatted a bit and he asked if he could buy me a drink. We sat in a horseshoe shaped booth. Lots of smiling, laughing. It was nice.
Monday night my phone rang. It was the man I saw at Tiffany. He didn’t work there, but I learned he was an interior designer. He asked if he could take me to dinner, “anyplace I’d like to go”. We went to my favorite restaurant, he was a bit nervous and ordered the same, exact thing I did. It was another nice evening. He told me he was going to Europe the following week. He asked if he could call me when he returned. Of course! 2 weeks later I found a post card from him in my mail box. He was in London. He said he hoped we could see each other when he got back. A few hours later the phone rang. It was him, he sounded tired. He said he couldn’t wait to hear my voice. We saw each other the next day. It was nice.
We began dating. After 3 years we moved into a little bungalow. It was fun playing house, sitting in bed every Sunday, reading the paper, then going to a flea market. The years started flying by. After 14 years, he was offered a cannot turn down job. We had to leave. Our parents weren’t happy. We moved in January. It felt funny watching everything we owned driving away in a flurry of snow. He said we’d try it for 5 years and probably come back. Both our parents passed away, so we were orphans. When it turned into 8 years, he said we had to but a house. He told me “I want you to be happy so pick out something nice”. It took 7 months, but when we drove up to it, he looked at me and said “you sure know how to pick them”. I didn’t know if it might be too much, but it worked out. We were happy making the house “ours”. After 2 years, I had been feeling funny. Not right. After many doctors we found a solution. I had to have exploratory surgery. I woke up in recovery, he was sitting next to me, holding my hand, he had tears in his eyes. “It’s cancer”. Well now! Not what we were expecting. After a year of radiation, chemo, 2 1/2 months in the hospital, more chemo, I still felt lousy. My doctor said I might never feel normal again, and I was “lucky”, he also said I was lucky I had my husband. I forgot to mention! We got married in 2014, just the 2 of us, no big wahoo.
I don’t know what I’d do without him. His employer is more than understanding, always very good to him. I had an issue today and needed him. He was home in 20 to the rescue. Next month we’re going off to a little cabin in the Blue Ridge mountains for our anniversary. Just us and the new pup he gave me for my birthday. Next week I’ll go downtown to Tiffany and hopefully find something for him in a little blue box. 34 years is unbelievable. I love him more than I ever thought I could. I got lucky.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing :)
What a beautiful collection of memories and the story they tell. My husband and I have been together 35 years and it always brings us joy to see the younger generations being able to find love and live their authentic lives. Congratulations and wishing you many years of love and happiness together ❤❤❤
So pleased this popped up....what a precious summary of a great 11 years
That was so beautiful and emotional! I am so happy for you two! Thank you for sharing such a personal story with us! I’ve been with my husband 32 years, and I’m still amazed by life. Back when we first met, there were no visible couples like us. I’m so grateful we have stories like yours today. It really helps and inspires many! Thank you! 🤟😊❤️🌈☮️
Congratulations on these first 11 years together. May life give you many more blessings!
I love how the filmmaker made it very clear to his husband that he loves him. You guys look amazing.
Subbed for The 22 Years sequel! 😅 jkjk, many congrats you two. Wishing you both a lifetime of growth, laughter, and adventure! 🎥🎬
I'll have to remember to make the update/sequel at 22 years, that honestly would be cute! :)
This popped up in my feed randomly but it's so cute ahh
Same here; another random algorithm recommendation winner! Wishes to you both for a long lifetime of health, love, and happiness. Sweet film, thank you both for sharing.
Congratulations! What a beautiful love story! My husband and I are coming up on our 13th wedding anniversary in December, and have been together almost 20 years. Love is always worth it.
Beautifully done! Here's to another 11 years, and another, and another...
Very Sweet! Congratz to you both.
Here’s to many decades more of love, happiness, and togetherness. Congratulations on finding each other and your anniversary.
Thanks to RUclips algoritm, this is so beautiful. A time span of 11 years is increadible! May the love continue, as strongly as it has always been.
This is great, thank you so much for posting an inspirational piece thats so badly needed.
A pleasant video to greet me at 5:25 AM this morning.
It is obvious you two are made for each other. Keep the flame of love alive.
Very nice story here😊. Congratulations on your anniversary. I wish you a long life together in the best of health and full of love and complicity.
Congratulations!
It won’t always be easy but it will always be worth it.
Chase every rainbow…
I have known my spouse for 44 years. We’ve been RDP’s for 20. We were born in the same hospital, in the same room, 9 months apart, him first. His name is Donnie. I love him. He has Alzheimer’s now…
Awwwwww.
Congrats, fellows.
Me and my hubby are on our 15th year together.
And yes, what a journey it is.
Beautiful filmography, btw!
What a lovely film. I wish you many more years of love and happiness.
That was beautiful! Thank you both
It was 11 years ago since I lost my husband to cancer. I am still lost without him. I had a civil union performed just a week before he passed. I hate waking up knowing I can never be with him again. Please treasure your man. 11 years is just the start.
With love....
This video came up for me, during a viewing session brought about by insomnia. My husband and I are spending our last full day as residents of the northeast, returning to the San Francisco Bay Area where we spent most of our married life (we’ll be celebrating 3 years next month). So in some ways, it is no accident that I watched this beautiful story. My husband and I will celebrate our 11 years of being together next year. Food for thought for sure.
I’m glad this was recommended to me! Such a beautiful gift you’ve created, I hope you’ll be together for a long time ❤
Thank you 😊
What an authentic expression of your love! I wish you many more years of a successful collaboration!
What a beautiful story, what a wonderful film. May you have many years of joy together.
Lovely little film Mike, you inspired me to pick up the XL2.
I settled on my living room couch just woken up and having made a cup of steaming hot coffee, blackout curtains drawn, groggily browsing through the random videos on RUclips on my Apple TV when your video pops up. I’m happy that it did. Guys.. I’m a mess after watching this. Thank you for showing us your beautiful love story. Thank you for reminding me to stop every once in a while to smell the flowers. A whole lot of memories suddenly flashed in my head like a bullet train and at age 48 that’s a whole lot. Been working and feeling my age with all these pains on my back and hips and worrying too much about the future. Haih. I hope I still have enough time to breathe and stop and relax every once in a while. 0840am, Friday September 20 2024. Greetings from a random closeted male in Kuala Lumpur. Happy Friday to the both of you!
WHO'S FREAKING CUTTING ONIONS STAHP 😭😭 Loved this ❤❤
This is so beautiful. Wishing you two all the best!
This made me well up with tears. I am so happy for you both. Please continue to cherish and treasure each other and don't lose sight of how lucky you are. Thank you for sharing this video. The musical score is beautiful and perfectly complements the glimpses of your journey.
awwwww cute gay boys in love is the vibe we need. to the next 11 years Nich and Mike!
The almighty RUclips Algorithm sometimes makes really good decisions in what it shows me.
Two MEN happy together for 11 years in a beautifully crafted film!
Mike, I also just watched your 51:47 minute Final Cut tribute to your friend Matt... Very sorry for your loss, You created a beautiful tribute for your friend, and for all those left behind in Naperville who were impacted by Matt.
I would love to have had a film about my partner of 12 years after he passed away that I could look back on as you can with the film you created for and about Matt's life.
Much Love and continued Happiness to both you and Nick.
Thank you for taking the time to watch this and my film about Matt. Humbled by your kind words :)
I'm glad that the algorithm blessed me with your wonderful story, a real story, after countless fictions on what love might be. This is what love *is*.
So thanks for sharing it with the world.
May you stay forever happy and strong together.
(also why do those nighttime Chicago views give me some neat Koyaanisqatsi vibes? :) )
To have my cinematography work compared to the film koyaanisqatsi is a high compliment for me. Thank you for your kind words ❤
One of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. So well done with a perfect musical selection. The ending of the film is true. Life does indeed move very quickly. All of a sudden you are asking yourself, how did this happen so fast? Congratulations on your anniversay and may you have a long life full of wonderful memories.
Loved seeing this! Life does move very quickly and it’s important to show your love to each other. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for sharing. I had a good happy cry seeing the video.
Wish you all the best. 38 years here and I’ll let you know, your love for each other will only grow and deepen. ❤
Beautiful love story. Thank you for sharing this short film about your memories together, it is the best thing to celebrate love. The music and style of this I really enjoyed. Peace and joy to you 🎉🎉
Absolutely beautiful!!!
RUclips recommended this to me and i am so glad it did. You both make a beautiful couple nothing but blessings to you both. Stay healthy and happy❤
Love the use of the Horner score ❤
Lovely story and filming. Big congrats🎉!
Wow! Congratulations! Best wishes! So nice to hear your story and a happy ending! 😂😊❤❤❤
this is beautiful
Thank you :)
I'm not sure how I got here, but glad I did what a beautifully done video!
so beautiful! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Definitely delighted ❤❤ xx
May you live long and continue to prosper🖖
Congratulations. The music sounds very Field of Dreams.
thats because it is field of dreams. :)
Good ol’ 2010s, when it was still possible to meet and date, now no one wants any commitment
Oh no! :( we didn’t even meet on a dating app, it was at a bonfire at a mutual friends house
My goodness, that is so beautiful. I hope you end up together for a lifetime! Are you monogamous?
Yes we are. We only have eyes for each other. End of story.
@@digitaltproductions My heart. I hope I find love like this. You give me hope! God bless you both!
So nice. I would love to do a video like this for the 20 years I have been with my partner. But alas we don’t video or even take many photos. Memories in our head.
Awwwww love you both ❤❤
What is the music, please? Sounds very Copland-ish. Wonderful video!
James Horners score for Field of Dreams
Congratulations ❤!
I ask all gay couples who have lived with each other for a long time the same question: how can I also find and live the same long life with a partner?
The biggest thing is not to give up when it gets hard, and does it get hard early on. Nick and I have been through quite the roller coaster but we’ve come out the other end stronger and more patient with each other. Communication is key as well. You must NEVER be afraid to talk anything and everything out. Also understanding each others boundaries as well.
💚💚
❤❤❤
Lovely
I need a hubby ❤
Me too, but I can only see despair for myself. This will never happen to me. No one would want to marry a hideous mistake like me. I knew the saying "Appearance is not everything", but that is a sentence that I can never agree with. Because I'm just catastrophically ugly and no one. NO ONE will ever wanted me.
I don't believe that for a second. Don't ever loose hope in finding love. We ALL have someone out there for us. There are too many people in the world for that not to be true. Sending you good karma, peace and love your way
@@TheBodiesInTheWaterBeckons NOBODY wants me too… i’m aging and nobody has come to my life…
@@digitaltproductions i’m hopeless :(
Cuties.
Hi there, great video! May I ask what the song in the beginning is?
The music is one song. It’s “the place where dreams are made of” by James Horner from the field of dreams score 😊
Is this a short film or is this your real life journey?
Real life :). I made this as a gift for my husband.
@@digitaltproductions damn this makes me wanna try dating again. I guess you guys are one of the few lucky ones. ❤️
I consider myself very lucky to have someone as attractive and intelligent as Nick next to me forever :) and you should try dating again. Although, i will say that Nick and I met when i gave up "looking". We met through a mutual friend at a bonfire.
Simply - BEAUTIFUL 😊