Secrets of Staying (Happily) Married
Practical advice for making your union last, from people who know: couples whose relationships have stood the test of time.
First Comes Love
The Mysteries of Love
Ten things to know about love and romance, from why we fall hard to why we cheat.
What’s the Most Surprising Thing About Love?
Real Simple readers share insights into love’s delights and mysteries.

Married 51 Years: Stella & Ben Sonnenschein
One week after meeting on a blind date, the Holocaust survivors wed―and they haven’t regretted a day of their union.
Photo: Gillian Laub
Married 53 Years: Ayako Kawakami & Harold “Pete” Petersen
A chance meeting in a Japan mess hall between an army staff sergeant and a teenaged visitor turned into a lifelong romance.
Photo: Gillian Laub
Married 54 Years: Barbara & Morgan Barokas
The high school sweethearts attribute their success to giving each other space.
Photo: Howie Barokas
Married 60 Years: Betty & Louis Chernoff
The Franklin, Michigan couple met at a junior-high-school dance and still jitterbug every day.
Photo: Gillian Laub
Then Comes Marriage
10 Steps to Hiring a Babysitter
If you aren't employing the teenager down the block, here's what to look for in a babysitter.
- Network. Ask friends and neighbors for recommendations. Consider joining an online network such as Sitter City (sittercity.com) to browse available sitters (and nannies)—and access their references and background checks.
- Prepare a contact sheet. Include numbers for your cell phone, the family doctor, and all emergency care. Write down allergies and other important medical
information.
Related: The Ultimate Family Contact Sheet
- Schedule interviews. Meet with candidates and ask about his or her qualifications, including any CPR or first-aid training. (American Red Cross branches offer babysitter’s training courses for $25 to $80.) Discuss the amount of money you’re offering.
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