Ecuadorian Spouses In Their Triple Digits Break Record As The Oldest Married Couple Alive

Marriage, because it takes a lot of time, effort, commitment, and upkeep, is definitely something to celebrate. And it’s even more of a celebratory moment knowing that you and your spouse are deemed the oldest living married couple in the world.

No Married Couple, When Their Ages are Combined, is Older Than These Ecuadorian Spouses

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110-year-old Julio Mora and 104-year-old Waldramina Quinteros bet the record.

Their Aggregate Age is Nearly 215 Years!

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That’s a lot of years alive shared between the two of them.

The Lovely Husband And Wife Have Been Married for 79 Years

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There are couples out there who have been married longer than Julio and Waldramina. However, almost eight decades is still wildly impressive.

Interestingly, Their Families Disproved of Their Marriage

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The couple snuck away to tie the knot on February 7, 1941, despite the fact that their loved ones weren’t fond of them being together. They knew in their hearts that it was the right decision.

Together, They Had and Raised Five Children

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As retired educators, Waldramina and Julio were thankful they not only successfully raised five amazing now-adult kids but ones who had the luxury of all earning college degrees.

They Know the Key to a Happy, Long-Term Marriage

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“The love and maturity that we had as a couple from the beginning of the marriage allowed us to know each other and grow emotionally to define our future,” they said. “The secret formula = love + maturity + mutual respect.”

While Destined, Their Marriage Had Rough Patches

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“It was not easy because our relatives did not have a good relationship, but with time and patience we were able to unite them and we became an example and the best reference for the younger generations.”

One Thing’s For Sure: Their Love for Each Other Never Changed