- Teal Shores Senior Living couples renewed vows celebrating 360 years of marriage.
- Bruce Malec attributes a long marriage to having a great wife and saying yes.
- David Nedbeck emphasizes partnership and sharing responsibilities as marriage secrets.
MEQUON, Wis. — It was a celebration of 360 years of love and commitment Tuesday, as couples at Teal Shores Senior Living say they've figured out the secret to a long, happy marriage.
"The secret is to have a great wife," said Bruce Malec, who has been married for 65 years. "That's the biggest secret, and then learn to say yes all the time."
"Stick together and work things out," said David and Riki Nedbeck, who have been married 55 years.
After decades of marriage, six happy couples walked down the aisle with their loved one once again.
"It brought back so many great memories of that day," Rosemary Malec said.
For each couple at Teal Shores Senior Living, this wasn't their first time saying, "I do." However, this time, it was to renew their vows.
"It is with great pride that I can say that I am his wife, and he's the best husband I could ask for," said Rosemary Malec.
Bruce and Rosemary Malec say they are grateful for every moment together in their 65 years of marriage, even during the hard times.
"When things get tough, you start thinking about all the tough times," said Bruce Malec. "Try to take a break and think of the good times and realize that, hey, this is all worthwhile, because look what I've got."
It was an emotional moment for each couple as they renewed their vows. The group celebrated 360 years of love all together.
For those wanting to follow in their footsteps, their advice is simple.
"People have said this before, but 'yes, dear' is one of the secrets," said David Nedbeck. "Sharing together, it's not one person to do any particular job, you know, it's a partnership."
They say they're grateful for the time spent together and the memories to come, with their partner by their side.
