Streetwise Streetwise (February 11, 2005)

What's the secret to a long-lasting loving relationship? Asked at the Pleasanton Senior Center

Ernie Rocha
Lafayette
Well, the first thing that comes to mind is don't go to bed mad. Always try to iron out your problems before you retire.

Joy Serrano
Vineyard Avenue
Give and take. Can't always be right, and can't always be wrong. We care about each other and have been married 58 years.

Rheta Willis
Martinez
Commitment. If you are really committed and if you really work at it, you need to give in a lot. If each person gives in a lot it works.

Richard Hickman
Brooktree Way
Honesty and trust. If you don't have that, the rest won't count much. And you need to be able to say you are sorry. If you can't say you are sorry, you are going to have a hard time making a marriage last. This is the year of our 50th wedding anniversary.

Ray Werner
Crestline Road
You have to really know the person, really be in love, have numerous things in common, and have a strong religious background or be willing to develop one together. We've been married almost 55 years. -Compiled by Sandy Christman

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