"For Better or For Worse" is a Canadian comic strip created by Lynn Johnston that originally ran from 1979 to 2008. It chronicles the lives of the Patterson family and their friends in the fictional town of Milborough, near Toronto, Ontario. One of the signature features of the strip is that the characters age in real time, which was quite unique for comic strips. The title refers to the marriage vow phrase "for better for worse," reflecting themes of family life, growth, and enduring relationships. The strip gained widespread acclaim and has been rerun in many countries. It also addressed significant life events, such as the death of the family's dog, Farley, which was a memorable and emotional storyline for readers. After the original run ended, the comic went into reruns and adaptations but remains popular to this day.
