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.

TRUE LOVE

not this love wey our kukere girls dey love

Girls wey go dey beg u for recharge card and money befor dem go even gree..

'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.

Every good man deserves a good wife.

Moana:
Every good man deserves a good wife.

amen. And evry good good girl deserves a better man.


Let's pray for our partners to be berra

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

this is one very vitial key point. Every relationship needs this

Cutehector:
amen. And evry good good girl deserves a better man.


Let's pray for our partners to be berra

Amen

Perfect example of 'Till death do us part'







AIRFORCE IS A WACK ARTISTE

awwww I'm gonna cry!!

EroticAngelina:
awwww I'm gonna cry!!

Awww are you still crying ?

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".....

Fkforyou:
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".....

And my ever green motto, would you rather be right or be happy?

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

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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.

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.

Lovely piece

lovely

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.

'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. .