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Embrace Every Day, say Bob and Liz Morton
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Royal Oak's cutest couples.
Royal Oak has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets.
Today we take a closer look at what makes Bob and Liz Morton so sweet.
How long have you been together?
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We have been together since 1978, and will be married for 30 years this September. It doesn't seem possible, as we don't even feel 30 years old!
What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship?
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A secret to a successful and happy relationship? Be kind to one another, and make sure you marry someone you like and love, and is your best friend. Not to sound cliche, but it's a journey, and try to embrace every day, and don't let the little things get to you.
What famous couple do you emulate?
What famous couple do we emulate? This is a hard one, but The Lockhorn's comic strip comes to mind.
Why did you settle in Royal Oak, and how long have you lived here?
We settled in Royal Oak because we fell in love with the house. It was in foreclosure and we knew it would be great to raise kids in. At the time we only had one child, Gordie, and now there are four. It has been a great experience. Both the finishing of the house and raising a family here.
What’s your favorite romantic night out in Royal Oak and why?
Our favorite romantic night out in Royal Oak? For those who know us, they will understand this - on a soccer field somewhere watching our kids kick the ball around.
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