The Secrets to a Long Marriage (According to Three Couples)

In today’s society, it’s easy to become jaded about long-lasting love: Close to 50 percent of American married couples eventually call it quits, and some Generation X-ers and Millennials choose to eschew matrimony altogether. But true commitment does exist. These lovebirds exchanged vows more than 50 years ago, and are still going strong. Here, they share their secrets for making love and marriage last over the long haul.

Click on each couple’s image to reveal their story:

How many years have you celebrated with your main squeeze? Share your stories — and secrets to your marital bliss — below!