Advice from a sage can often keep us safe if we adhere their instructions. In December, I had the unique opportunity to attend an event at the home of Shirley and Pat Boone in Beverly Hills, California. After the event, several couples gathered in the foyer of Pat and Shirley’s home. Graciously they allowed us to probe into their lives.
In case you are too young to really know Pat Boone, let me give you a few facts:
- He sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood movies.
- According to Billboard, Boone was the second biggest charting artist of the late 1950s just behind Elvis Presley.
- He still holds the Billboard record for spending 220 consecutive weeks on the charts with one or more songs each week.
The Boone’s have been married 59 years, which is an eternity in Hollywood. Marveling over that major milestone we asked what is the secret. Shirley without hesitation rattled off five things it takes to have a marriage that endures time. Wouldn’t it be great if I could remember? I thought it was such great advice that when I got back to the room I wrote it down.
- Pray always
- Love unconditionally
- Forgive completely
- Laugh un-controllably
- Work tirelessly
That is good advice for anyone wanting a marriage that last.
I love all of those,
I love all of those, especially the "laugh un-controllably!" Laughing like that with a spouse is among the best feelings in the world!
I love all of those,
Laughing is the best thing isn't it! Thanks for the comment.