What are the tricks to a happy marriage?
Comedian Henny Youngman made a successful career out of his one-liners about marriage and his wife. “I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back,” he quipped. “I miss my wife’s cooking — as often as I can,” he said another time. He became famous for the line “Take my wife — please!” While on stage, Youngman played the part of a long-suffering husband saddled with a particularly heavy ball and chain, but offstage, he was happily devoted to his wife of 58 years. Clearly, Mrs. Youngman had a good sense of humor, a trait that many people say is important for a successful marriage. Others believe forgiveness, compromise and patience are the keys to success, while just as many people will throw around ideas like “Never go to bed angry.” Some seek guidance from the church on their marriage, while others just turn on Oprah or Dr. Phil. We’d all like to know how to avoid becoming part of the staggering divorce rate. Henny Youngman once said, “The secret to a happy marriage i
