In love, engaged, married

“My family never thought it would all work out. My ideas were very traditional. First we get married, then the children come. And what can I say: it all worked out. I even managed to have my first child before I turned 35. I found the greatest happiness of my life with Stefan (49). He is simply a gentleman, and they are very rare these days.”

Denise*, 35, from Zurich

*Names have been changed.