Longest Marriage...80 years - The Firearms Forum

GunnFixr · 06-01-2005, 09:24 AM

My ex wife drove me nutz before we hit 8 years. I couldn't imagine sticking with the same nagging hag for 80!

Secret of longest marriage is saying 'sorry' Tue May 31, 9:27 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple who hold the world record for the longest marriage said Wednesday their success was down to a glass of whisky, a glass of sherry and the word "sorry."

Percy and Florence Arrowsmith married on June 1, 1925 and will celebrate their 80th anniversary Wednesday.

The Guinness World Records said Tuesday the couple held the title for the longest marriage and also for the oldest married couple's aggregate age.

"I think we're very blessed," Florence, 100, told the BBC. "We still love one another, that's the most important part."

Asked for their secret, Florence said you must never be afraid to say "sorry."

"You must never go to sleep bad friends," she said, while Percy, 105, said his secret to marital bliss was just two words: "yes dear."

The couple have three children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and are planning a party soon.

"I like sherry at lunch time and whisky at night and I'm looking forward very much to my party," said Florence.

SouthernMoss · 06-01-2005, 10:04 AM

Hey, more power to them. That's quite an accomplishment!

Kimber Man · 06-02-2005, 03:51 PM

I've been married 40 plus years.........if it wasn't for my wife, I would have nothing. God bless her...........But I wouldn't have stayed married to me for 40 Plus yrs......She did't get that good of a deal with me.

Xracer · 06-03-2005, 07:08 AM

Percy, 105, said his secret to marital bliss was just two words: "yes dear."

How true it is!!!!

06-01-2005, 09:24 AM	#1
GunnFixr V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Battle Creek, MI Posts: 145	Longest Marriage...80 years My ex wife drove me nutz before we hit 8 years. I couldn't imagine sticking with the same nagging hag for 80! Secret of longest marriage is saying 'sorry' Tue May 31, 9:27 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple who hold the world record for the longest marriage said Wednesday their success was down to a glass of whisky, a glass of sherry and the word "sorry." Percy and Florence Arrowsmith married on June 1, 1925 and will celebrate their 80th anniversary Wednesday. The Guinness World Records said Tuesday the couple held the title for the longest marriage and also for the oldest married couple's aggregate age. "I think we're very blessed," Florence, 100, told the BBC. "We still love one another, that's the most important part." Asked for their secret, Florence said you must never be afraid to say "sorry." "You must never go to sleep bad friends," she said, while Percy, 105, said his secret to marital bliss was just two words: "yes dear." The couple have three children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and are planning a party soon. "I like sherry at lunch time and whisky at night and I'm looking forward very much to my party," said Florence. __________________ -->

06-01-2005, 10:04 AM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Longest Marriage...80 years Hey, more power to them. That's quite an accomplishment! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

06-02-2005, 03:51 PM	#3
Kimber Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 811	Re: Longest Marriage...80 years I've been married 40 plus years.........if it wasn't for my wife, I would have nothing. God bless her...........But I wouldn't have stayed married to me for 40 Plus yrs......She did't get that good of a deal with me.

06-03-2005, 07:08 AM	#4
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Longest Marriage...80 years Percy, 105, said his secret to marital bliss was just two words: "yes dear." How true it is!!!!