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Long marriages

(81 Posts)
varian Sat 10-Apr-21 16:41:08

The Queen and Prince Philip were married for 73 years.

I wonder how many marriages last that long.

Have any of you had a long marriage?

Harris27 Sat 10-Apr-21 18:30:30

44 next week if he’s a good lad and makes me my tea!

Anniebach Sat 10-Apr-21 18:28:14

I don’t think The Crown is anything to go by, I watched one episode because it was about something which mattered very much to me, it was not true.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 10-Apr-21 18:26:51

45 years this May. Ups and downs obviously, but we have always had our own interests plus joint things we enjoy together. My parents only made it to 26 years as my father died young. Mum remarried and that lasted 18 years until she died. My remaining aunt and uncle have reached 64 years.

Lucca Sat 10-Apr-21 18:22:32

Thirdinline

I’ve been with my husband half that: 36 years. Quite long by today’s standards. If “The Crown” is anything to go by, The Queen and Prince Philip went through a very difficult patch after Charles & Anne were born, but divorce wasn’t an option for them, then. They muscled down & got on with it & lasted another 60 odd years together!

I suppose also they didn’t have to live side by side in a small house with money worries ........

grannyrebel7 Sat 10-Apr-21 18:21:08

44 for us. No idea how, both too stubborn to give in probably smile

LauraNorder Sat 10-Apr-21 18:20:17

56 years together in August. 51 married in July. We make each other laugh, he has mellowed me and I have given him some fire, we have now met somewhere in the middle and get on well, most of the time.
I can honestly say that he has been my rock and he says that I have equally been his.

Witzend Sat 10-Apr-21 18:19:23

It’ll be 47 years in June and I’ve no plans to ditch him. He’s not a bad old bugger really. ?

Gransooz Sat 10-Apr-21 18:17:42

We met 49 years ago in March and at the end of this month will have been married 47 years. ?
Last year we were in lockdown. This year we will be able to go out for a meal. Inside only until 8pm with no alcohol, or outside until 10pm with alcohol. Outside, in Scotland? Brrr, might just have a lovely meal at home with a nice bottle of red?. I’m not an outdoorsy person if it’s cold. ? ?

mumofmadboys Sat 10-Apr-21 18:13:04

40 years for us in August

fiorentina51 Sat 10-Apr-21 18:12:21

Together for 51 years and married for 48 this year. In laws were married for 67 years. My parents married for 49 years until dad's death.

Kamiso Sat 10-Apr-21 18:04:53

49 years plus 2 days.

midgey Sat 10-Apr-21 17:54:54

I once asked my husband if he had ever thought of divorce,
‘Divorce? No but murder YES!

Marmight Sat 10-Apr-21 17:51:26

Married for just over 38 years when DH died. My parents had 56 years although for the first 6 they were apart - WW2

V3ra Sat 10-Apr-21 17:43:02

We will be celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary in August.
Mum and Dad were married for 64 years but together for 72 years.

kittylester Sat 10-Apr-21 17:26:59

We will have been married 51 years in October and together 52 years in December

blossom14 Sat 10-Apr-21 17:17:04

We will have been married 62 years in June.

Puzzler61 Sat 10-Apr-21 17:15:33

43 years and still making each other laugh.

Puzzled Sat 10-Apr-21 17:13:43

57 years come mid May. Have disagreed from time to time,but still together. Tolerance or turning a blind eye, and a deaf ear help

lemongrove Sat 10-Apr-21 17:12:15

51 years...we both deserve a medal?

MrsEggy Sat 10-Apr-21 17:08:44

56 years so far and still content with each other.

Alegrias1 Sat 10-Apr-21 17:04:31

My mum and dad celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. The Queen sent them a card smile

DH and I are coming up to 40. How did that happen?

DillytheGardener Sat 10-Apr-21 17:04:23

32 years coming up for 33 at the end of the month.

dragonfly46 Sat 10-Apr-21 17:04:05

My parents were married 73 years!
I have been married 53!

janeainsworth Sat 10-Apr-21 17:02:55

Together 52 years, married for 51 in July.

Pantglas2 Sat 10-Apr-21 16:59:22

It’ll be 36 for us next month so barely half theirs but we could add another 28 to that if DH lives to the Duke’s age!