The Longest Married Couple In America Share Their Secrets To A Happy Marriage

According to statistics, about half of all marriages end in divorce.This can be any number of reasons including physical distance or emotional detachment. However, this couple clearly knows the secret ingredient to a happy marriage.

Alice and Dale Rockey have been recognized as the longest married couple currently living. The two have been married for a total of 81 years, and are both 99 years old.
The two were married in 1933. They were still teenagers, but they knew that it was meant to be. In their lengthy marriage, they’ve had 5 sons, who have gone on to give them 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren , 6 great-great grandchildren.

The couple was nominated by their 5 sons for a marriage contest by the Worldwide Marriage encounter. Click the play button and see why these two were a shoe-in for first place!