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103-year-old veteran says a happy life is down to never letting your wife go to bed angry
Who could show us how to live better than a veteran happily married for seven decades? He says simple things we often take for granted are key to happiness.
Old people’s advice usually strikes harder than others for they have seen and experienced life like nobody else has. Whether it is a 93-year-old man’s inspiring message to his younger self or a World War II veteran’s admiration for his wife, these wise words are worth remembering.
Three things veteran considers important for a happy life
At 20, you may dream of an expensive smartphone. When you turn 30, investments and mortgages are all you can think about. 40 and above could involve a lot of planning for when you retire. Decades that follow are all about bigger realizations in life.
When 103-year-old WWII veteran Sam Avolicino was asked about key aspects of a happy life, he quickly named three things – “Wine, good pasta, and no stress.” Enough, no? Well, he wouldn’t forget his wife of 70 years.
But, reflecting on the simple things in life that contribute to immense happiness, the old man’s words make a lot of sense. Scientific studies have found that a stressless life and a healthy diet add years to life.
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Happy wife means less stress
Speaking of stress, Sam says he and his wife have had a happy marriage because they don’t go to sleep without resolving a conflict.
His wife had told him at the time of their marriage that she never wanted to go to bed without “settling an argument.” Of course, they have had arguments as a married couple and the husband would be in bed at four in the morning “because she wouldn’t settle.” until he apologized.
Even research shows that having a happy spouse leads to a longer life. People who are content in their relationships tend to live an active lifestyle, crucial in preventing diseases. Furthermore, they experience less stress and loneliness, factors linked to early mortality.
But, conflicts in romantic relationships aren’t uncommon. A game invented by a therapist supposedly helps resolve any fight in “26 minutes or less” when both parties participate in it willingly. It’s worth trying when you can’t settle a fight with your partner.
