Advice from Seasoned Couples
The pearls of wisdom from these voices of experience on maintaining a happy long lasting marriage cover many areas such as:
- Communication
- Sex
- Money
- Children
- Religion
- Hardships
This keepsake volume's keys to marital longevity include then and now photos of each couple, notes on how they met, the ages when they married, and the uncensored and unedited words of both the husbands and wives.
Quotes From Role Model Long Lasting Couples
"Your partner is not a mind reader. Say what’s on your mind." ~ Gilda Gittleman"I think respecting each other’s interests is important and giving each other permission willingly to pursue their hobbies." ~ Rose Savage
"Physical closeness is important; intimacy is important, sharing a bed. And couples need to take time out to do something for themselves. I believe in life together, but you need some time to yourself, too." ~ Fleurette Kurtzman
"Don't discuss sensitive subjects before dinner - eat first." ~ Renee Flager
"Married people have to love one another unselfishly, keep doing for each other. And you have to like one another." ~ Louis Goldberg
"I never thought about it being easy or hard." ~ Claire Berenson
"We both have a sense of humor, and that’s what gets us through. You’re doomed without it." ~ Louise Fradkin
"Trust is most essential to a successful marriage. I always felt that my husband was honest and reliable." ~ Helen Bronson
"For those about to get married — Do not over romanticize. Marriage is not the panacea. Marriage probably will not be problem free. Rather, be problem-aware. If and when problems appear, work them through. Sometimes these are easy, other times difficult." ~ Arthur Cohen
Common Themes
The author didn't find just one specific answer for having an enduring marriage, but did notice that the couples expressed some of the same themes such as the importance of being unselfish, finding common ground together, respect for each other, and the importance of commitment to staying together.She viewed the couples as teams working together for the longevity of their marriage relationship.
Bottom Line
Although a bit expensive, and packaged as a wedding gift, this informative, easy to read book would be a great gift for anniversaries, too.
