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Dating Advice of the Day

Older couples make me unbelievably happy. My grandparents, married for 59 years, have always been my inspiration. I can't wait to be an old lady sitting in my rocking chair rehashing all my memories with someone I've shared a life with.

Meet Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher. The Fishers are the title holders of the longest marriage of a living couple (84 years). On Valentine's Day The Fishers answered 14 questions via their twitter account about the secret to a happy marriage. My favorites are here.

Q2: How did you know your spouse was the right one for you?
A2: We grew up together & were best friends before we married. A friend is for life - our marriage has lasted a lifetime

Q4: What is your advice to someone who is trying to keep the faith that Mr. Right is really out there?
A4: Mine was just around the corner!He is never too far away, so keep the faith - when you meet him, you’ll know

Q5: What was the best piece of marriage advice you ever received?
A5: Respect, support & communicate with each other. Be faithful, honest & true. Love each other with ALL of your heart

Q8: You got married very young – how did u both manage to grow as individuals yet not grow apart as a couple?
A8: "Everyone who plants a seed & harvests the crop celebrates together” We are individuals, but accomplish more together

Q12: At the end of bad relationship day, what is the most important thing to remind yourselves?
A12: Remember marriage is not a contest – never keep a score. God has put the two of you together on the same team to win

Q13: Is fighting important?
A13: NEVER physically! Agree that it’s okay to disagree, & fight for what really matters. Learn to bend - not break!

Q14: What's the one thing you have in common that transcends everything else?
A14: We are both Christians & believe in God. Marriage is a commitment to the Lord. We pray with & for each other every day