Eastbourne couple share secret to 68 happy years of marriage for Valentine’s Day

The loved-up residents at a care home in Polegate have been reminiscing about their younger days and have shared their advice for a successful relationship.
By Juliet Mead
Published 10th Feb 2022, 15:25 BST
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Keith and Hazel, two residents at HC-One’s The Polegate, have been married for 68 years and this week spoke to the wellbeing coordinators at the home about their happy romance.

The couple were asked them how they have kept their relationship strong and Keith and Hazel said, “We always try to do things as a couple, try to not fall out with each other and love each other every day.”

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They went on to speak about their wedding day and discussed what they have achieved together as a family.

Keith and Hazel, from PolegateKeith and Hazel, from Polegate
Keith and Hazel, from Polegate

Keith and Hazel have two daughters and really emphasise the importance of spending time together.

Daniel, the home manager, said: “It’s been lovely having Keith and Hazel at the home, they have had such a wonderful life together.”

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