No
doubt about it, people have different views and stresses when it comes to
retirement. As we get older, we truly begin to understand the profound effect
of having healthy and nourishing relationships in our life. Our partners or
better halves contribute to our health and wellbeing in more ways than can be
explained by science. Seniors especially now have more time to connect to their
partners in the latter stages of life now that retirement allows for more time
to spend with each other.
It’s not impossible to find love at this age either, and surely for the lucky
few who make it, retirement will be more of a blessing than a burden. A happy
marriage will ground you, extend your mental and physical health, and support
you growth and maturity in so many ways. Here’s a list of famous married
couples who stayed together through the latter stages of life. It’s not
impossible.
- Kevin Bacon
& Kyra Sedgwick - Married since 1988, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have
two children and attribute their long, happy marriage to finding an
optimal balance between their work and private lives. The couple even made
a promise to one another that neither will work on a project while the
other is working on one.
- Michael Douglas
& Catherine Zeta Jones - This happily married famous couple
met in 1998 and dated less than a year before getting hitched in 2000.
Catherine and Doug love to share their passion for travel together and own
homes in Bermuda, Swansea, Majorca, and Quebec. Finding similar hobbies
and interests to do together keeps their marriage fun and exciting.
Douglas reportedly said “I want to father your children” when the couple
first met and nine years later they have two children together, with no
signs of slowing down.
- Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne - This
eccentric Hollywood couple has been happily married since 1982 and
recently renewed their wedding vows in 2003. Renewing wedding vows are one
of the ways couples reaffirm their love and commitment to each another.
Sharon was diagnosed with cancer in 2002, and, with the help of her family
and husband Ozzy, showed great courage during her treatment.
- Taylor Hackford
& Helen Mirren - After years of saying she would not marry, Helen Mirren
was immediately hooked when she met Taylor Hackford on the set of White
Nights in 1986. The couple had a Scottish wedding, and since 1997, has
remained happily married.
- Danny Devito
& Rhea Perlman - Danny Devito may be famous for his many roles in film,
including The War of the Roses about a destructive relationship and
the heartbreak that comes with painful divorces, but in reality, DeVito
and actress Rhea Perlman have been together since 1982 and live a happy
life with their three children. DeVito asserts that the key to happy
marriage is to actively participate in common ventures with his wife, such
as his non-profit organization, OneVoice Movement, and co-owning a
restaurant called DeVito South Beach.
- Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson - Back
in 1985, it was love at first sight when Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson met on
the set of Volunteers; they got married in 1988 and have never
looked back. They attribute their marriage success to working together and
supporting one another. Rita has even coached Tom on his movie roles,
including helping him perfect his accent for The Terminal. They
remain in a healthy balance between careers and private life.
**We would like to thank our guest blogger today, Julia McCartney. She is a staff researcher/part-time writer for SeniorCare.net.
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ReplyDeleteWow! I really love to hear such happily married couples sharing their love stories to everyone. It's so amazing how they maintain their relationship in a long run. How I wished I could also find someone who is willing to be with me for the rest of my life.
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