.KCCI 8 HEADLINES AT 6. A BUNCH OF INDIVIDUALS LIKE TO KNOW THE SOLUTION TO AN GROW OLDER OUTDATED INQUIRY. WHAT is actually THE SECRET TO A LONG, SATISFIED MARRIAGE? IT'S An ADVANTAGE WE HAVE A NUMBER OF EXPERTS SIGNING UP FOR US, RIGHT, TO TELL United States. KCCI. ALYSSA GOMEZ PRESENTS United States TO THIS BEAUTIFUL IOWA COUPLE. DONALD AS WELL AS KAREN, WHO MERELY MIGHT HAVE THAT ANSWER. DONALD DODD WAS ACTUALLY A YOUNG MAN SERVING IN THE KOREAN WAR. WHEN EVENTUALLY, HIS EYE CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF HIS FUTURE. AND ALSO IT MODIFIED HIS LIFE FOREVER. I SAW HER IMAGE IN ANOTHER FELLA'S PURSE, AND ALSO I BELIEVED I KNEW ALL THE WOMEN IN BOONE, BUT I NEVER EVER, NEVER SEEN HIM JUST BEFORE THAT IMAGE. A YOUNG KAREN FROM BOONE. SO HE CREATED HER A LETTER AND ALSO SHE ANSWERED. BUT HESITANTLY, I DID. I SYMPATHIZED WITH HIM, BUT UPON RETURNING FROM WAR, SHE FELL HARD. HE WAS A GREAT DEAL PRETTIER THAN ELVIS PRESLEY. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES AROUND TOWN AS WELL AS TO THE ROLLER RING, DON MADE A STEP. YOU KNOW, I WAS ACTUALLY NOT USED TO ANYONE HOLDING ME DOWN OR JUST ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE. AS WELL AS IT WAS ACTUALLY A LITTLE CHALLENGING TO ADJUST, BUT IT WAS ONE THING I WOULD LIKE TO ACCUSTOM, YOU UNDERSTAND, AND ALSO THIS WAS ACTUALLY THE GIRL THAT I SIMPLY MET AS WELL AS COULDCERTAINLY NOT LAY OFF. HE PUT OUT ME ON THE BACK PORCH AND ALSO HE CLAIMED. WELL, I DESIRED TO TRY STEADY ALONG WITH YOU ON A BALCONY OF A PROPERTY IN BOONE. HE PROPOSED, AND ALSO SINCE THEN, IT is actually AS IF DONALD AND KAREN SUCCEEDED THE LOTTO. SEVEN MANY YEARS EVENTUALLY, THEY SIT PARALLEL BECAUSE SAME HOUSE, COMMEMORATING SEVEN MANY YEARS OF WEDDED JOYS ALONG WITH SEVEN LOVELY CHILDREN. AND WE ONLY INTENDED TO REMAIN IN IOWA. WE THOUGHT AND FEELINGS THAT WAS ACTUALLY An EXCELLENT AREA TO INCREASE KIDS. SEVEN LITTLE ONES, 22 GRANDKIDS, 25 EXCELLENT GRANDKIDS AND ALSO ONE GREAT EXCELLENT GRANDCHILD. LATER, THOSE IOWA BEGINNINGS HAVE THRIVED INTO THEIR GREATEST TRADITION. THEIR HOUSEHOLD. AND ALSO WE REALLY HAVE KIDS. THEN TREASURE. YOU RECOGNIZE, TO ENSURE is actually WHAT WE DID. WE PUT EVERYTHING IN TO OUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND ALSO THEY PROUDLY WORK AS AN INSTANCE FOR EACH OF THEM. IT'S THE MOST IDEAL WAY TO SHOW WHAT A TRULY EXCELLENT MARRIAGE IS, IS BY INSTANCE. SHE'LL CEASE AND ALSO SHE'LL KISS HIM BYE-BYE EVERY OPPORTUNITY. SO WE ASKED DONALD AND ALSO KAREN, WHAT IS ACTUALLY THE SECRET TO A LONG, HAPPY MARRIAGE? BE PATIENT. BE ACTUALLY KIND. INFORM ONE ANOTHER EVERYDAY THAT YOU LOVE THEM.
While resting among cronies in the Korean War, Donald Dodd caught a glimpse of a photo of a female in one more soldier's wallet.That moment transformed his lifestyle forever." I believed I understood all the gals in Boone, however I will never ever found her in the past," claimed Donald Dodd.That lady was actually Karen. He created her a character coming from Korea. She created back, and their love story was born.When Donald went back to Boone, Iowa, he tracked her down. It took some encouraging, yet Karen agreed to go on a handful of days. It didn't take crave the 2 to fall in passion. Donald states he was an untamed youthful point, but Karen made him desire to be a far better guy." You know, I was actually not utilized to anybody holding me down or even just about anything else, as well as it was a little bit of tough to receive made use of to ... but it was actually something I would like to obtain utilized to, you understand, And also this was a girl that I merely fulfilled and also could not lay off," stated Don.He proposed." He collared me on the rear deck, and also he claimed, 'Well, I want to go consistent with you,'" stated Karen. Shortly after, both were actually married.That was actually 70 years ago.Today, they live in the exact same property in Boone, where Donald requested her hand all those years ago. They still fracture jokes at each other. They still support hands. So many years have actually passed all of them by however their affection possesses never faded.The two decided Iowa will be actually a good area to bring up a family members, and that's specifically what they did. Their passion has actually progressed throughout creations ... seven kids, 22 grandkids, 25 great-grandkids and one great-great-grandchild, to become exact." Our experts 'd rather possess little ones than treasures, you understand? To ensure that's what we did. We put every thing right into our household," said Donald.We talked to the young people the old-time inquiry, "What's the key to a long, pleased marriage?" With her hand in Donald's, Karen answered." Be patient. Be actually kind. Tell one another each day that you like them.".
BOONE, Iowa-- While resting among pals in the Korean Battle, Donald Dodd beholded a photo of a gal in yet another soldier's wallet.That moment altered his lifestyle permanently." I thought I understood all the girls in Boone, yet I would certainly never seen her previously," stated Donald Dodd.That gal was actually Karen. He composed her a letter from Korea. She wrote back, and their romance was actually born.When Donald went back to Boone, Iowa, he tracked her down. It took some encouraging, however Karen consented to happen a handful of dates. It really did not take wish for the 2 to fall in love. Donald mentions he was a wild youthful factor, but Karen created him want to be a far better male." You understand, I was certainly not made use of to anyone holding me down or anything else, and it was actually a little complicated to acquire utilized to ... however it was one thing I wanted to obtain used to, you understand, And also this was a girl that I merely satisfied and also couldn't lay off," mentioned Don.He popped the question." He cornered me on the rear patio, as well as he pointed out, 'Well, I desire to go consistent along with you,'" stated Karen. Not long after, the two were actually married.That was 70 years ago.Today, they stay in the very same residence in Boone, where Donald requested her palm all those years earlier. They still break jokes at one another. They still support hands. Numerous years have passed them through however their passion has never ever faded.The two decided Iowa would certainly be a really good area to bring up a household, and also's specifically what they carried out. Their love has actually developed around creations ... seven kids, 22 grandkids, 25 great-grandkids and one great-great-grandchild, to be exact." Our experts 'd rather possess little ones than treasures, you understand? To make sure that's what our team carried out. Our team put everything right into our family members," said Donald.We inquired the children the olden concern, "What's the key to a long, delighted marital relationship?" With her submit Donald's, Karen responded to." Be patient. Be kind. Say to one another on a daily basis that you adore them.".