Married for 68 Years, This Husband Does This Simple Sweet Thing for His Wife Every Night
Before bed each night, Don serenades his beautiful wife. Don told Steve that he always asks Marilyn if she wants a song, and she unfailingly says, “Sure.” According to the couple’s son, Doug, they’ve been keeping this routine for about 50 years.
The Couple Benefited Greatly by His Singing
Don shared what he’s learned along the way regarding their harmonious habit, “And I discovered a couple of things. First of all, it pleased her. And secondly, it calmed us. And if we had a disagreement or something before, it was gone by the time we went to sleep.”
For Marilyn’s part, she said, “I just look forward to it. And he has a beautiful voice.”
Doug told Steve that his parents never miss their romantic ritual—whether they’re at home, in a hotel room, or even in a hospital. When Marilyn fell and broke her hip in January, they remained consistent. Don was beside Marilyn, singing before bed. What beautiful devotion they share for one another!
Volumes have been written about the secrets of building and maintaining a healthy, vibrant marriage, but Don and Marilyn have found their special ingredient without a lot of work and research. Don stated, “It's very simple. It's very easy to do.”
They Couldn’t Go to Sleep without Singing
And while it may be simple, their shared nightly song is tremendously important to this admirable couple. Marilyn added, “We wouldn't go to sleep without that.”
Don and Marilyn provide a beautiful example of marriage for their friends, family, and community. Now, their story impacts many more. Commenters were inspired by their story, user@brookewillerton8779 writing, “Wonderful people. Too bad all marriages in the world can't be like this. I can only hope to live and be married half as long as they have. That is great. What good examples they are to everyone, and their union has been a blessing.”
“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.” Song-of-Solomon 8:7
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Originally published March 04, 2025.
