{"id":6464,"date":"2025-05-09T06:15:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T05:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzfeednews.uk\/?p=6464"},"modified":"2025-05-09T06:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T05:15:11","slug":"an-elderly-couple-agnes-and-arthur-were-celebrating-their-70th-wedding-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/buzzfeednews.uk\/?p=6464","title":{"rendered":"An elderly couple, Agnes and Arthur, were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary."},"content":{"rendered":"

An elderly couple, Agnes and Arthur, were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The local newspaper wanted to interview them about their long and happy marriage.<\/p>\n

The young reporter sat down with them, notepad in hand, a picture of eager anticipation on her face. \u201cSeventy years!\u201d she exclaimed. \u201cThat\u2019s absolutely incredible! What\u2019s the secret to such a long and happy marriage?\u201d<\/p>\n

Agnes, a twinkle in her eye, leaned forward. \u201cWell, dear,\u201d she began, her voice a little raspy but full of warmth, \u201cit all started back when Arthur and I were just courting. He was a handsome young lad, a real charmer, though a bit clumsy. One day, we were walking by the creek, holding hands, and he tripped. Down he went, right into the muddy water!\u201d<\/p>\n

Arthur, sitting beside her, chuckled softly, a fond smile on his wrinkled face. \u201cOh, she\u2019s going to tell that story again,\u201d he murmured good-naturedly.<\/p>\n

Agnes continued, undeterred. \u201cYes, well, there he was, covered head to toe in mud, looking like a drowned rat. And what did I do? I burst out laughing! I couldn\u2019t help myself. He looked so utterly ridiculous.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reporter scribbled furiously, thinking, \u201cAh, so humor is the key!\u201d<\/p>\n

Agnes went on, \u201cWell, Arthur, being the sweet man he was, didn\u2019t get angry. He just looked up at me, all muddy and forlorn, and said, \u2018Agnes, if you\u2019re going to laugh at me every time I do something silly, this isn\u2019t going to work.’\u201d<\/p>\n

The reporter paused her writing, a slightly confused look on her face. This wasn\u2019t quite the heartwarming secret she was expecting.<\/p>\n

Agnes leaned in further, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. \u201cAnd that\u2019s when I made a promise to him, right there by that muddy creek.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arthur nodded, his eyes twinkling now. \u201cShe did.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI promised him,\u201d Agnes declared dramatically, \u201cthat from that day forward, I would never laugh at him again.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reporter looked up, her pen poised, finally ready for the big reveal. \u201cAnd\u2026 and you kept that promise?\u201d she asked breathlessly.<\/p>\n

Agnes smiled sweetly at Arthur. \u201cOh yes, dear. I haven\u2019t laughed at him since.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reporter beamed. \u201cThat\u2019s amazing! Such dedication! So, the secret is never to laugh at your husband?\u201d<\/p>\n

Agnes paused, a mischievous glint returning to her eye. She looked at Arthur, then back at the reporter. \u201cWell, not out loud anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arthur burst out laughing, a hearty, booming sound that filled the room. \u201cThat\u2019s my Agnes,\u201d he chuckled, shaking his head. \u201cSeventy years, and she still gets me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reporter, slightly bewildered but smiling nonetheless, wrote down the final words: \u201cThe secret to a long and happy marriage: Never laugh at your husband out loud.\u201d<\/p>\n

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An elderly couple, Harold and Edna, had been married for over 60 years.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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An elderly couple, Harold and Edna, had been married for over 60 years.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

They had shared everything, talked about everything, and kept no secrets from each other\u2014except for one.<\/p>\n

Edna had a shoebox in her closet, and she had told Harold never to open it or ask about it. For decades, he respected her wishes, never giving the box a second thought.<\/p>\n

One day, Edna fell gravely ill, and the doctor told Harold she didn\u2019t have much time left. With a heavy heart, Harold sat beside his wife and said, \u201cEdna, I love you. We\u2019ve been through everything together. Before you go, can I finally know what\u2019s inside that shoebox?\u201d<\/p>\n

Edna smiled weakly and nodded. \u201cGo ahead and open it, dear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harold opened the box and was astonished to find two crocheted dolls and a stack of money totaling $95,000!<\/p>\n

Confused, he asked, \u201cEdna, what is this?\u201d<\/p>\n

She took his hand and explained, \u201cBefore we got married, my grandmother gave me some advice. She told me that every time I got angry with you, instead of arguing, I should crochet a doll.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harold\u2019s eyes welled up with tears. After all these years together, there were only two dolls in the box! \u201cEdna,\u201d he said, overcome with emotion, \u201cthat means you\u2019ve only been mad at me twice in 60 years?\u201d<\/p>\n

She nodded with a sweet smile.<\/p>\n

Harold beamed. \u201cThat\u2019s amazing, my love. But\u2026 what about all this money?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh,\u201d Edna said, patting his hand. \u201cThat\u2019s from selling all the other dolls.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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