"Young wives worry too much about romance. Romance is a firework—loud and gone. Marriage is a radiator. It just hums along and keeps you warm even when you’re not looking at it."
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Finally, we turn to George and Helen, 78 and 75 (she insists on being listed first). Married for 54 years, Helen has the best line of any interview. "Young wives worry too much about romance