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World's oldest couple celebrate 80 years of marriage

We are in 1934 (1934!!!) at the University of Austin; John in charge of American football and Charlotte in studies. The student who only thinks of the oval ball has nevertheless spotted the young woman in the aisles of campus, but it is still only a smile in the distance, one silhouette among hundreds. Then the magic happens, the young man pushes the door of an amphitheater to attend a zoology class, and finally meets Charlotte's gaze. The space between the two young Texans is crossed by a current of 100,000 volts, it's love at first sight!

They married in December 1939

“I immediately knew it was her John told USA Today newspaper. . And Charlotte adds tit for tat:"When he finally decided to approach me the first time to offer me a date, I was, in fact, looking forward to him request ". For a simple reason:“He was a charming man, very elegant and a beautiful athlete… ". Then there they are, five years later, in December 1939, saying “yes for life without considering that eight decades later, the Hendersons would send the fabulous message of eternal love to the world.

“Do not abuse anything, live in moderation. »

Obviously John and Charlotte were asked about the recipe for this happy life together. "You have to be partners in life, and not try to dominate the other. And always try to make tomorrow better than today. Be grateful for what you are given and make the most of it. Don't abuse anything, live in moderation, don't eat too much, don't drink too much, don't do anything you'll regret later. “, thus confided John.

“They are still making plans for their future together. »

Precepts that they implemented in a life during which these two former teachers had no children and made many cruises around the world. So since they are childless, it was their nephew who concluded the exchange with the media who came to honor the Henderson spouses:“You will never hear them complaining and saying that it was better before. They are still making plans for their future together. They enjoy every moment, they savor life. Their happiness is to be together. »

A record at a time when divorcing couples separate on average after 15 years of marriage in France (according to a study by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies concerning 2014). Yes sorry to break the atmosphere!