CREATING POWER COUPLES Copyright Laurie Davis
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was a cold frosty day on January 11, 1992 when I met the man who would become my power partner. I had been home at Christmas to visit my parents and told them I was done, and I would NEVER have another man in my life. I was emotionally and financially bankrupt from being in relationships that either failed or they left or broke my heart all in one smack. But as the old saying goes, never say NEVER. That will come back to haunt you. I worked with Ron’s daughter at the time and she came in to work one day all mad and emotional. I asked what happened? She shared her parents were separated after 26 years, Dad had moved out and she did not think he would ever date anyone or meet anyone. Myself, having given up on men said to her “I know a lot of women I can introduce your father to if he is interested.” She gave me his number and I invited him to come along with a group of us girls on the upcoming Saturday afternoon to listen to some bands and enjoy some beverages. This fine gent arrived at my door with a dozen pink carnations, my favorite flower in the whole wide world. How did he know that? He was tall, silver hair, very good looking, drove a Ford F150 truck, slim blue jeans a leather jacket and to top it all off he wore some fancy cowboy boots. I thought he was from the west or Arizona perhaps. But no, he was born and raised on a farm in the east coast. My thoughts right at that moment were, skip those friends because I am going to keep you Ron Davis for myself. He still reminds me 28 years later he is waiting to meet those women..
Now I had to eat crow. I wrote my parents a letter taking back all I
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said at Christmas and bragged up why I was stepping into another relationship. By the way my parents kept that letter and when my Dad passed in May of 2016 my Mom handed the letter back to me saying that Dad got a chuckle out of it each time he read it. Dad liked Ron right off the bat, and the day we married my Dad walked me down the aisle for the third and last time in an effort to give me away. So we began our journey. It all happened very quickly. Three dates and he moved in with me, gave up his apartment and we have been together ever since. So ladies never give up hope because when it is the right one time is of no concern. So why does it work so well? Ron is an introvert. I am an extrovert. Ron is mechanical, methodical a perfectionist. I am creative and wild and all over the place. His office picture perfect mine piled high with paper. I like classical music he likes country. He likes the outdoors, hunting fishing etc. and I like my quiet chaise lounge and a good book or movie. Opposites attract but it does not always work out. More important then these outside pieces are the inside pieces. We possess exactly the same core values as the other. Values like honesty, integrity, morals, we share family values. Plus the importance of staying healthy we practice daily and it has all contributed to our success. Has it been easy? No it has not. We have had many large obstacles to overcome but have conquered them all. Family not wanting me in his life, death of loved ones, grandchildren being born on both ends of this big country, sick - very sick daughter who is well
