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Woman remembers the age-defying love she shared with her husband

By Jey Born

Published January 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM EST

A woman who was married to a man twice her age remembers their relationship, and the important question she asked him when they spoke to StoryCorps 20 years ago.

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