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The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Tofax: 10:14am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher broke The Guinness World Record for the longest marriage. They were married on May 13, 1924. In 2008, they earned the record for longest marriage at 84 years. In 2011, Herbert passed away at 105, and a few years later in 2013, Zelmyra followed at 105 years old as well. When Herbert passed, the couple had been married for 87 years. Before their death, they were interviewed about their secrets to everlasting love…and their answers are astoundingly simple. Before they passed, they were interviewed about what it takes to have a beautiful marriage that lasts a lifetime. See their simple and sweet answers below. 1. What made you realize that you could spend the rest of your lives together? Were you scared at all? With each day that passed, our relationship was more solid and secure. Divorce was NEVER an option, or even a thought. 2. How did you know your spouse was the right one for you? We grew up together and were best friends before we married. A friend is for life; our marriage has lasted a lifetime 3. Is there anything you would do differently after more than 80 years of marriage? We wouldn’t change a thing. There’s no secret to our marriage, we just did what was needed for each other and our family. 4. What is your advice to someone who is trying to keep the faith that Mr. Right is really out there? Zelmyra: Mine was just around the corner! He is never too far away, so keep the faith – when you meet him, you’ll know. 5. What was the best piece of marriage advice you ever received? Respect, support, and communicate with each other. Be faithful, honest, and true. Love each other with ALL of your heart. 6. What are the most important attributes of a good spouse? Zelmyra: A hard worker and a good provider. The 1920s were hard, but Herbert wanted and provided the best for us. I married a good man! 7. What is your best Valentine’s Day memory? Zelmyra: I cook dinner every day. Herbert left work early and surprised me; he cooked dinner for me! He is a VERY good cook! Herbert: I said that I was going to cook dinner for her and [that] she could relax. The look on her face and clean plate made my day! 8. You got married very young – how did you both manage to grow as individuals yet not grow apart as a couple? Everyone who plants a seed and harvests the crop celebrates together. We are individuals, but accomplish more together. 9. What is your fondest memory of your 85-year marriage? Our legacy: 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. 10. Does communicating get easier with time? How do you keep your patience? The children are grown, so we talk more now. We can enjoy our time on the porch or our rocking chairs – together. 11. How did you cope when you had to be physically separated for long periods of time? Herbert: We were apart for 2 months when Z was hospitalized with our 5th child. It was the most difficult time of my life. Zelmyra’s mother helped me with the house and the other children, otherwise I would have lost my mind. 12. At the end of bad relationship day, what is the most important thing to remind yourselves? Remember marriage is not a contest, never keep a score. God has put the two of you together on the same team to win. 13. Is fighting important? Never physically! Agree that it’s okay to disagree, and fight for what really matters. Learn to bend – not break! 14. What’s the one thing you have in common that transcends everything else? We are both Christians and believe in God. Marriage is a commitment to the Lord.We pray with and for each other every day. Zelmyra and Herbert had an inspiring marriage, and we are lucky to have their advice. After 87 years, it was clear that they were as in love as the day they were married. 5 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by INTROVERT(f): 10:16am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by agarawu23(m): 10:23am On Jun 21, 2015 |
TRUE LOVE not this love wey our kukere girls dey love |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Cutehector(m): 10:27am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Girls wey go dey beg u for recharge card and money befor dem go even gree.. |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by KEVIND: 10:32am On Jun 21, 2015 |
'Remember marriage is not a contest, never keep a score. God has put the two of you together on the same team to win.' If couples of today will keep to this principle,things will be better. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Moana(f): 10:35am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Every good man deserves a good wife. |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Cutehector(m): 10:38am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Moana:amen. And evry good good girl deserves a better man. Let's pray for our partners to be berra |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by or3gon: 10:40am On Jun 21, 2015 |
5. What was the best piece of marriagethis is one very vitial key point. Every relationship needs this |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Moana(f): 10:42am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Cutehector:Amen |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Kineticist(m): 10:44am On Jun 21, 2015 |
Perfect example of 'Till death do us part' AIRFORCE IS A WACK ARTISTE |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Nobody: 11:26am On Jun 21, 2015 |
awwww I'm gonna cry!! |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by dyabman(m): 11:42am On Jun 21, 2015 |
EroticAngelina:Awww are you still crying ? |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Fkforyou(m): 1:53pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
This is nice and inspiring...... The only thing that is destroying marraige of this days is pride/ego......the continous fight for superiority,its like a competion for dominance. Like the man said "Bend not break"..... |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by egopersonified(f): 2:22pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
Fkforyou: And my ever green motto, would you rather be right or be happy? |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by 5minsmadness: 3:56pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
14. What’s the one thing you have in. Beautiful answer. To them marriage was a commitment to God, not to themselves. Human beings are imperfect and can fail at anytime but God is perfect and will never change. His standards will last for a lifetime as it clearly did here. 1 Like |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by bukatyne(f): 4:11pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
They lasted This long because they (man and woman) put in. eveverything to make it beautiful. Not the woman alone. Some posters are already referencing Nigerian women. 2 Likes |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Nancydearie(f): 6:01pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
Lovely piece |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by robosky02(m): 9:37pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
lovely |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by dBard: 9:50pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
Was expecting to see a white couple.. Was pleasantly surprised to see they were black. Hope y'all pessimists that don't see anything good in black/African marriages take note and learn something. A lifetime of happiness is possible and it ain't jamb... Marriage is not competitive, Don't keep a score card.. Love, Respect, Support. Nuff said. 1 Like |
Re: The Oldest Marriage(84yrs)and Their Secret Is Simple by Nobody: 11:46pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
'Remember marriage is not a contest, never keep a score.God has put the two of you together on the same team to win'... ^^.. This is my best, marriage is partnership and not some fight for superiority. . 3 Likes |
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