Minor Issues: Secrets of a blissful marriage

The most enduring lesson he has learnt from his parents is the fidelity in their marriage, the writer says. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - My father turns 85 on Monday (Nov 29). My mother celebrated her 80th birthday a few weeks ago. I am thankful they are still relatively well and healthy even at this age.

The most enduring lesson I have learnt from my parents is the fidelity in their marriage. They have been married for 61 years.

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