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Golden secrets to a lasting union

My wife and I, who celebrate 50 years together this month, have learnt to pay attention to each other and bask in the joy of our children

ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA
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We were married on March 21, 1970. In Canada, that is the first day of spring.

When friends realise it is our golden anniversary this year, their first reaction is: "Wow" and their inevitable follow-up question is: "What's your secret?"

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 09, 2020, with the headline Golden secrets to a lasting union. Subscribe