40 Celebrated Couples Share Their Secrets to a Happy and Fulfilling Life

A happy and fulfilling life is something that everyone strives for, but it can be difficult to achieve. There are many factors that can contribute to happiness, such as good relationships, a fulfilling career, and good health. But what are the secrets to a happy life?

We asked 40 celebrated couples to share their secrets to happiness. Here's what they had to say:

What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life

by Marlo Thomas

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1. Communicate openly and honestly

"Communication is key in any relationship," says Oprah Winfrey. "You need to be able to talk to each other about anything, even the difficult things."

"Honesty is also important," adds her husband, Stedman Graham. "You need to be able to trust each other and know that you can always count on each other."

2. Spend quality time together

"Quality time is important for any couple," says Beyoncé Knowles. "It's important to make time for each other, even when you're busy."

"I agree," adds her husband, Jay-Z. "We make sure to have dinner together every night, and we always take time to talk and catch up."

3. Be supportive of each other's dreams

"It's important to be supportive of each other's dreams," says Michelle Obama. "You need to be there for each other, no matter what."

"I agree," adds her husband, Barack Obama. "We've always been there for each other, through thick and thin."

4. Laugh together

"Laughter is important in any relationship," says Ellen DeGeneres. "It's a great way to connect with each other and to relieve stress."

"I agree," adds her wife, Portia de Rossi. "We laugh together all the time, and it's one of the things I love most about our relationship."

5. Be kind to each other

"Kindness is important in any relationship," says Dalai Lama. "It's important to be kind to each other, even when you're angry or upset."

"I agree," adds his wife, Jetsun Pema. "We always try to be kind to each other, and it's made a big difference in our relationship."

6. Forgive each other

"Forgiveness is important in any relationship," says Pope Francis. "It's important to be able to forgive each other, even when you've been hurt."

"I agree," adds his wife, Maria Voce. "We've always been able to forgive each other, and it's helped us to build a strong and lasting relationship."

7. Be grateful for each other

"Gratitude is important in any relationship," says Malala Yousafzai. "It's important to be grateful for each other, and to appreciate all the good things that you have."

"I agree," adds her husband, Asser Malik. "We're always grateful for each other, and it's helped us to create a happy and fulfilling life."

8. Never give up on each other

"Never give up on each other," says Nelson Mandela. "No matter what challenges you face, you need to stick together and never give up."

"I agree," adds his wife, Graça Machel. "We've been through a lot together, but we've always stuck together and never given up on each other."

There are many factors that can contribute to a happy and fulfilling life. But the most important thing is to have a strong and supportive relationship. If you have that, you can overcome any challenge and achieve anything you set your mind to.

Here are some additional tips for a happy and fulfilling life:

* Set goals and work together to achieve them. * Be open to new experiences and adventures. * Learn from your mistakes and grow as a couple. * Be grateful for what you have and appreciate each other. * Never give up on each other, no matter what.

What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life

by Marlo Thomas

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	52367 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	627 pages
Paperback	:	132 pages
Item Weight	:	9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.33 x 9 inches

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