Lauren Sher, a writer for ABC News, states in her article, "Connecticut Couple Honored as 'Longest Married' in U.S.," that John and Ann Betar have been married for over 80 years, making their marriage the longest known marriage in the U.S. today.
In the article, Lauren Sher states, "John and Ann Betar of Fairfield, Conn., said "I do" on Nov. 25, 1932, and have been happily married for 80 years." These people must truly be living their American Dream. To be happily married for such a long time is quite rare and is a rather enviable position in today's age where marriages end in divorce more often than not.
Lauren Sher also states in the article, "Together they have five children, 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren." Not only is this couple happy in their in long-lived marriage, but they also have a family together. This pair has accomplished what many would consider to be the American Dream.
Also stated by Lauren Sher in the article, "The Betars said they delight in the newer generations of their family, and their descendants return the compliment." From this perspective, this family seems to have everything going for them. The couple has a large, happy family, something that is not seen too frequently anymore.
This couple has been happily married for a very long time. This is the opposite of most marriages in America now. A typical marriage now is a short and unhappy one, an unfortunate trend that is turning marriage into something that people take far too lightly.
The Betars are living the American Dream of a happy, lengthy marriage. This couple is an inspirational example of a successful marriage.
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