Len and I eloped on St. Patrick’s Day forty years ago. My parents were less than thrilled, but they soon discovered that he’s a terrific guy and ended up loving him as much as they loved me.

People often ask us the recipe for our success. The secret is in the way we express our love. Here’s a list of our favorite ingredients:
- Mutual respect
- Intentional kindness
- Active listening
- Forgiveness
- Quality individual time, balanced with quality together time
- Personal hobbies, balanced with mutual interests
- Laughter. Definitely laughter!
What’s your favorite relationship ingredient?