Advice from your BFF
Jan
10
I am on the email list from BFF Bridal, a New York based online publication and high-end consultancy for chic city brides. Today’s email was particularly cute, so I thought I’d share!
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EVER AFTER
It’s the start of a brand-new year, and everyone’s resolving to do more of this and less of that. So we asked couples who have been married from mere months to many decades to dish out their expert advice on what it takes to be happily hitched . . .
. . . In
Your First Year of Marriage: He says: “Don’t say you
don’t care when it comes to choosing photos for the
wedding album.” She says:
“Have a plan for writing the thank-you
notes.”
-Julie & Craig Stolzberg, married August 11,
2007
. . . In
Your Seventh Year of Marriage: He says: “Keep up the small
but romantic things you did for each other in the
beginning.” She says:
“Accept that your way isn’t the only way.”
-Cindy & Jack Manelli, married March 24,
2001
. . . In
Your Tenth Year of Marriage: He says: “Always put the
marriage first . . . even before the kids. The kids will
understand and be better for it anyway. Also, buy her a
handbag or shoes at least once a year.” She says: “Do your own things
as well as spend quality time together. Be a united front
for your kids; remember to do nice things for each other;
and always try to compromise.”
-Nicole & Jacob Capps, married July 4,
1998
. . . In
Your Twenty-Eighth Year of Marriage:
He says:
“Humor. You have to laugh WITH each other and AT each
other.” She says:
“Fight when you’re angry. Scream, yell, throw
things. Then move on. No festering is allowed.”
-Tammie & John Collins, married December 20,
1980
. . . In
Your Forty-Second Year of Marriage: He says: “Mutual respect and
consideration. Also: understand the little things that
either please or irritate your partner, and remember to act
accordingly.” She says:
“Work hard, play hard, and every few years make
it a point to take on new activities together.”
-Pam & Glen Hait, married January 15, 1966
. . . In
Your Fiftieth Year of Marriage: He says: “It takes a strong
faith, commitment to each other, and a special love for your
children.” She says:
“Faith, support and commitment.”
-Dorothy & Joe D’Autorio, married May 31, 1958
. . . In
Your Fifty-Fifth Year of Marriage: He says: “My formula is
Communication + Respect = Love.” She says: “Continued love
and respect.”
-Freida & Joe Sokol, married June 17, 1953