The famous actress Marlo Thomas never thought she’d get married. But Phil Donahue came along and made her love him. Their quick romance turned into a marriage that lasted almost 45 years and got through every storm.
In “What Makes a Marriage Last,” their autobiography, the pair wrote about how they kept their love alive. Thomas was not sure about marriage at first, but Donahue was the right match for her. Even though they were different, they clicked, and their love grew.
There were some hard parts on their trip. Donahue, a single dad of four kids, and Thomas, who liked being on his own, juggled work and home obligations. But they never gave up. They came up with creative ideas and got closer.
It took Thomas some time to get used to being a stepmother, but she decided to be friends with Donahue’s kids, just like her mother did. This helped her build strong bonds with her stepsons.
The key to their marriage last? Believe. Donahue said that partners trust each other when they look out for each other. Thomas said it wasn’t enough to trust each other; what was important to one person was important to the other.
As they marked 40 years of marriage, Donahue thought about how important it is to want a relationship that will last. Thomas agreed and said she was thankful for a husband who was always there for her.
Their love story, which goes back almost 50 years, shows how important trust and commitment are. Their friendship was unbreakable until he died, and it will continue to inspire people for years to come. Phil Donahue, goodbye. Your love story will always remember you.
