Married couples who stay together for decades are a pretty rare thing nowadays. The question you always ask these couples who are married for 50-60 years is what’s their secret and answer is almost always different.
We remember one couple saying “never go to bed mad at each other”, which is something that stuck with us. And of course trust and communication is great advice for fresh marriages.
But one couple from North Carolina deserves all the admiration and appreciation for celebrating 82 years of marriage. The couple also marked their 103rd and 100th birthdays respectively with a seven-day difference between them.
And their secret to a long and happy married life is pretty direct.
D.V. Williams, 103, and Willie Williams, 100, enjoyed a celebration that definitely deserved them at a in Charlotte, where they celebrated their anniversary and birthdays as they were chanting together with friends and family.
“Seeing them at this age and so well is still good, it’s just a blessing they’re still here”, said their granddaughter BJ Williams-Green.
The couple is no further distance from entering the Guinness Book of Records for married couples whose cumulative age is the oldest. The current record is held by 100-year-old Miyako and her husband Masau Matsumoto, 108 years old, of Japan.
The Japanese couple give credit to their long marriage for the woman’s patience.
But D.V. And Willie said they didn’t have a great secret to their success, “Just be nice to each other”, Willie Williams said.
Related Posts
What the “M” on Your Palm Can Teach You About Purpose and Inner Strength
For generations, people have turned to palmistry as a way to reflect on life’s direction, personality, and hidden strengths. Learning how to read your own hand begins…
Which Chair Are You Drawn To? A Quiet Reflection on the Connections That Shape You
Some people pass through our lives like short seasons, while others stay long enough to leave permanent marks on who we become. Imagine stepping into a quiet…
How One Family Navigated a Medical Crisis That Redefined Hope
When health changes arrive quietly, it’s easy to underestimate their seriousness. In 2022, a Texas family learned this firsthand when Steven Spinale began feeling increasingly unwell over…
How a Minneapolis Community Is Coping After the Death of a Local Nurse
In late January 2026, Minneapolis was deeply affected by the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse and U.S. citizen, during a federal immigration…
How Scientists Approach Unusual Wildlife Sightings Without Jumping to Conclusions
When reports surface about something out of the ordinary in nature, the first step is learning how to listen carefully. In the lower Rio Grande Valley near…
How to Recognize Early Breast Changes and Take Action With Confidence
Sometimes it’s a small, unexpected change that makes you pause—something you notice in the shower, a difference in the mirror, or a mild discomfort that feels new….