Couple Renews Vows To Celebrate 70 Years Of Marriage
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - What's the secret to a long, happy marriage? You might ask Helen and Martin Inwald.
On Thursday, to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, they renewed their vows.
"I vow not to hog all the blankets, you can have some. I vow to return to toilet seat down," Martin said.
"I vow not flirt with other men... And I vow to keep laughing at your jokes, even though I've heard them many, many times," said Helen.
PHOTOS: Helen and Martin Inwald Celebrate 70 Years Of Marriage
The couple was actually married on Dec. 19, 1948, but Helen said she could think of no better way to celebrate Martin's 95th birthday than renewing their vows.
The ceremony was held at the Bristal Assisted Living Community in Valley Stream.
Helen and Martin grew up less than two blocks away from each other in Crown Heights. They were introduced by a neighbor after Martin was discharged from the Army.
Their first date? A Broadway show and dinner at a French restaurant.
Martin worked as a civil engineer and Helen was a social worker and teacher.
"I do see a young person. He's still cute," she said.
"Whether it's a smile, a glance, those things remain the same," he added.
As for the secret of a long, happy marriage? Helen says it is the three Cs: Compromise, cooperation and consideration. Also important: Respect and romance.
