On May 31, 2005, British couple Percy and Florence Arrowsmith celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest marriage at the time. Percy was 105 years old and Florence was 100, making them not only the longest-married couple but also the oldest living couple combined.
When asked by the BBC about the secret to their long and happy marriage, Florence shared this:
“Like any couple, we had our share of arguments. But we never let a day end without working things out. We never went to bed angry. If you want a happy marriage, you should never be afraid to say, ‘I’m sorry.’ ”