Nice story and yes 17 years is a good number for sure.
You know, I hear people say that it must get boring or stuff like that and I just smile and say no. In my head I'm like, you will never know for yourself, so just keep doing what you do and regret will come knocking someday.
There is nothing quite like having that person beside you right? Through thick and thin, reliable and honest, dedicated and well, just there. It's a nice feeling.
I think you guys are like us and that's a pretty cool way to be. We are lucky right?
P.s. I am a frog...But they're cute right? I mean look at Kermit! Lol. And yes,, for some reason Faith thinks I'm worth keeping. I have no clue why, bat am pleased about it.