With all the celeb divorces, cheating scandals, and back-to-back horrible OkCupid dates, it can be easy to get skeptical about lifelong love. So allow us to introduce you to a couple who will restore your faith in forever.
British couple Maurice and Helen Kay have been married for 80 YEARS, and they shared their adorable relationship story with BBC.
Maurice and Helen, now 102 and 101, respectively (who both look ridiculously good for their ages, by the way!), met in 1929 when they were just teens, tied the knot on August 27, 1934, and are still smitten. "I didn’t think it would last a week but it’s amazing it’s lasted 80 years," Maurice laughs. Helen giggles with approval.
And basically, that’s the secret to making it work through eight whole decades: "We both laugh at the same things," says Helen. Even when Maurice insists the real key is his own cheeky mantra: "As long as I agree with her, then I’m safe."
"You must have tolerance for each other," advises Helen. "You mustn't be hard on each other. And if you have to give in a little bit? So you give in a little bit."
And as far as flowers and chocolates go? Totally overrated. "He once brought me flowers, they were all dead," laughs Helen. "But he’s been very kind in different ways."
Watch the couple’s super-cute BBC interview below—and check out these four ways to make your relationship even stronger.
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