For guidance on love, the elderly are the best examples. Their extensive experience and longevity in relationships equip them with valuable lessons on how to maintain a strong connection. These lessons can then be shared with others.
Actor Alan Alda, 86, and his wife Arlene have been married for 65 years and serve as a testament to a successful and lasting partnership.
Actor Alan Alda of MAS*H fame has been passionately in love with his wife Arlene since they first met in 1957, a testament to the longevity of their love as they celebrate 65 years of marriage.
Many are curious to uncover the secrets behind their enduring relationship and how it all began. The charming tale that has gained popularity suggests that the couple’s love story started at a college party, where they first laid eyes on each other. According to the story, their romance was sparked over a slice of cake, as Alan offered Arlene a piece, marking the start of their love affair.
This sweet story highlights the significance of seemingly small moments in life that can bring people together and create a love story that lasts a lifetime. Alan and Arlene’s 65 years of marriage demonstrate the power of true love and the ability to keep the flame burning strong.
The commonly circulated tale of Alan and Arlene’s meeting paints a picture of them bonding over a fallen rum cake that they didn’t hesitate to eat. However, the story is not entirely accurate.
Alan Alda clarifies that their encounter was not solely defined by the cake incident, but instead, they had already met and were drawn to each other before it took place. The story may have romanticized the moment, but their attraction to each other was established prior to the cake mishap.
We did eat the rum cake off the floor and were inseparable after that. But I was captivated by her even earlier in the meal when I heard her at the end of the table laughing at my jokes. She had me at Ha. https://t.co/MgqwDmOkFs
— Alan Alda (@alanalda) August 19, 2021
Alan Alda has corrected the perception and emphasized that the cake incident or any other event at the party was not the root of their affection for each other. Their love was already blossoming before the rum cake episode. The story of the rum cake may have added a romantic touch, but the foundation of their relationship was built on something much deeper.
According to Alda, it was the way Arlene constantly giggled at his humor and made him feel valued that made him fall in love. People often appreciate partners who have a good sense of humor, but it’s rare to hear about someone loving a partner who encourages and appreciates their humor.
he said: “But I was captivated by her even earlier in the meal when I heard her at the end of the table laughing at my jokes.”
After graduating, he wed Arlene, and they have been together ever since.
They have three children and eight grandchildren.
According to some other reports, the fact that they both had a passion for music and board games contributed significantly to the development of their relationship. Arlene is a really talented musician. During the beginning of her professional career, she was a member of an orchestra where she played the clarinet.
If you look at any photograph of the two of them, you will notice that they are beaming from ear to ear the entire time.
Arlene and I are celebrating our 60th anniversary today. Still laughing.
— Alan Alda (@alanalda) March 15, 2017
(Photo Brad Trent) pic.twitter.com/ijTPpRB4o3