What's The Secret To Your Lasting Love?

A few weeks ago, I asked, via social media, a few couples who had been married for over 15 years, to tell me in a few words why their love has lasted.  (I did not even know about Black Marriage Day at the time.  I posted this question on Facebook around Valentine's Day.) After getting the responses from the first three couples, I ran into two more couples who had over 100 years of marriage between them.  I just had to include them, too. Here's what everybody said:

Maurice & Rhondalyn Dulic
21 Years

Rhondalyn's answer:

Although we don't consider ourselves old, we have been happily married for 21 years. Why has our love lasted ?? The Grace of God. . . The Favor of God. . . and Faith in God. Hopefully, this doesn't sound too spiritual but there were times when the devil attacked our marriage. Our commitment and love to each wasn't enough. It was definitely grace, favor and faith that has kept us together.

David & Hope Porter
21 Years

Hope's answer:

 Humor/friendship - not sure which is first

Kevin & Ulanda Hinkston
18 Years
California

                                                        


     Kevin's Answer:

                  

       Trust, Faith and Patience            

Rev. Robert J. & Mrs. Lillie Williams, Sr.
49 Years
Maryland

Mrs. Lillie Williams:

Keep [the love] fresh everyday.

Deacon William & Mrs. Shirley M.K. Berkeley, Sr.
62 Years
Maryland

Mrs. Shirley M.K. Berkeley:

He loved me.  He said, "It was love at first sight.  He takes good care of me."