Letter to Michael Reagan on his Wedding Night From Dad (Repost from 1998, grab some kleenex!)

Reagan Information Exchange ^ | October 2, 1998 | President Ronald Reagan

[kalama]

Dear Michael,

You've undoubtedly heard the jokes that have been rousted around by the 'unhappied marrieds' and cynics. Now, in case no one has suggested it, there is another viewpoint. You have entered into the most meaningful relationship there is in all human life. It can be whatever you decide to make it.

There is an old law of physics that you can only get out of a thing as much as you put into it. The man who puts into the marriage only half of what he owns will get that out.

Sure there will be moments when you will see someone or think back on an earlier time and you will be challenged to see if you can make the grade, but let me tell you how great the challenge is of proving your masculinity and charm with one woman for the rest of your life.

Any man can find a twerp here and there who will go along with cheating, and it doesn't take all that much manhood. It does take quite a man to remain attractive and to be loved by a woman who has heard him snore, seen him unshaven, tended to him while he was sick, and washed his dirty socks.

Do that and keep her still feeling a warm glow and you will know some very beautiful music.

There is no greater happiness for a man than approaching a door at the end of the day knowing someone on the other side of the door is waiting for the sound of his footsteps.

Love, Dad

P.S. -And you'll never get in trouble if you say 'I Love You' at least once a day.

[kalama]

Simple, yet profound.