Tell me your positive couples role models!

[Nanny2many]

I’ve realised in my therapy that I have mostly bad and negative experiences of relationships.

So I’ve set myself a challenge to think about as many “couple goals” as possible, and what makes these couples just work.

I don’t really know what I’m after here, but would love to hear your experiences of real, safe relationships with trust, acceptance and comfort. The kind of relationships where the couple are a team and respect each other.

Doesn’t have to be Hollywood or Disney!

I've talked about my parents but my own relationship (and my PIL) is also very safe, happy and respectful. I had a bad ex but would never have married him so bad partners can happen so easily. But I was very clear that he wasn't good enough or kind enough. I wouldn't have settled for someone who didn't treat me like my parents treat each other.

My grandparents are my role model couple. They both have now passed on. My nan was a Welsh gypsy and the only dd of a soldier (who was forced to join ) he never returned q. Grandad was Irish. They had 14 children together. My nan had 2 jobs and their was always a home cooked meal. She was a wonder woman irl. My grandad was a rag and bone man went around with a wheelbarrow to collect old washing machines ect. Had over 75 dgc and dggc and all of us has a black sack for Xmas and birthdays wasn't ever forgotten. They kitted out several family members homes. We was always welcome and their house was always full with happy people. I love the so much and miss them 11 years on. I then have to say
ADALE AND SKEPTA. because they seem to be an unlikely couple that has lasted longer then I thought they would.

Well isn’t this thread just a treat! So feel good and uplifting for me, thank you all.

I will come back to Individuals but wanted to reply to say thanks.

It looks like kindness, friendship, laughter all help.

@Unihorn

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are very open about how they work to make their marriage successful, I always think they seem happy.

I agree. Two people with human flaws and dysfunctions coming together with love and compassion and striving to become better people together.

My Hollywood couple who seem very in love and comfortable together is George clooney end Amal . They seem very sweet and pure together together

"My Hollywood couple who seem very in love and comfortable together is George clooney end Amal . They seem very sweet and pure together together"

I'm surprised by that considering what is said about them in the celebrity gossip threads.

I don't really have relationship role models as no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. I prefer to concentrate on my own happy relationship.

It’s a pity Jack and Vera are no more!

@ButtercupSquash

It’s a pity Jack and Vera are no more!

That was awful. Yes, Jack loved her, but was repulsed by her advances, wasn't he? I wouldn't want that.

My BIL and SIL (XH's brother and his wife).

Both lovely people who are a real team, totally supportive and respectful of each other and still adore each other have loads of fun together even after 23 years together.

Definitely relationship goals imo.