5 Secrets –
In 1910, nearly 80% of households contained a married couple. That number dropped to 48% in 2011. Although marriage as an institution may be less common and more diverse in its definition today, centenarians’ perspective on what it takes to make a happy marriage stands the test of time.
The surveyed centenarians, two-thirds of whom were married for more than 40 years, advocate getting back to basics when it comes to building a relationship that lasts.
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- Make a stronger effort to communicate.
- Say “I love you” more often.
- Spend more time together.
- Make it work.
- Build mutual respect and understanding.