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Tammy and Russ Ristau, This Royal Oak Couple Rocks

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 Tammy and Russ Ristau so sweet.

How long have you been together?  

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21 years together, we met at 3D Bar (now Luna) in Royal Oak. 

What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship?

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Communication, commitment and compromise.

What famous couple do you emulate?

None, they all seem to get divorced after a couple of years!  

Why did you settle in Royal Oak, and how long have you lived here?

Russ has lived in royal oak all his life; me - all my adult life. We bought our house 18 years ago. We love Royal Oak. It's a great place to raise kids—small town feel with a vibrant downtown.  Royal Oak attracts many creative, eclectic people. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else!

What’s your favorite romantic night out in Royal Oak and why?

We'd walk up to Bastone for the intimate atmosphere and great food, then Gusoline Alley for a nightcap. Incidentally, we had our first date at Gus'.

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