Did you ever do something you have done countless times before and then do that same thing again and have it feel completely different or like it was the first time you did it? That happened to me on Saturday when Sandy and I decided to spend a much needed romantic evening together snuggled on the couch watching movies.

Considering the fact that Sandy and I are not high school sweethearts, it’s obvious that we have dated other people before. With that being true, it is also obvious that her and I have watched movies on the couch with other people prior to us doing it together. What amazed me about Saturday night was that although I have done that same activity in the past – it never felt as wonderful as it did then.

There we were, just the two of us lying in each other’s arms watching movies together. There was no one else to bother us and nothing else to do. It was so wonderful to just be each other, to laugh, hug, smile, and caress each other without having to get up and go somewhere or do something. With our busy schedules, the time we get to do that is very seldom – but when we do – it’s worth the wait.

My relationship with Sandy has been the longest steady relationship I have had since I was married – and it has been the best relationship I have ever had. The one thing that I think truly defines our love for each other is the fact that we never fight. Sure, we have arguments and we bicker – but that’s all. I think the longest I have ever stayed mad at her was fifteen minutes – quite the opposite of my past relationships where fighting was the constant. It is indeed true happiness when a fight is as rare an occasion as a blue moon – and true love and affection is always there.

So this is what happiness feels like.