True love is hard to find, and it seems like iconic actress Ann-Margret has found hers with her husband, Roger Smith, as shown in their 50-year relationship.
Ann-Margret and Roger Smith first met during Margret’s film debut in 1961. They were good acquaintances, only seeing each other during shows or events. During the second time they met in 1966, they decided to finally start their romance.
During one of her interviews, Margret stated that during the beginning of their relationship, she wasn’t sure if Smith was the one for her. However, as time passed and they started to know each other well during their third date, she already knew Smith was the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.
She explained that at that time, she already knew Smith would protect her no matter what, that he was the man she could depend on anytime. As their relationship progressed over the years, it eventually led to their marriage in 1967.
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Margret was also known to have been linked to other big stars of that day, with the most famous one turning out to be Elvis Presley. But in the end, it seems like Margret has found her true happiness in Smith’s arms.
They were so inseparable that their love lasted so long, with them already celebrating their 50th anniversary in May 2017. So people are curious to know the couple’s secret to a long-lasting relationship. Margret answered with a smile, stating that their secret was simply “laughter.”
According to her, even through tough times, they always laugh themselves out, since for them, if a relationship doesn’t create genuine laughter, then that relationship is surely in trouble. Aside from laughter, we can’t deny that the two have stayed by each other’s side through the challenges they encounter.
When Margret had health problems, Smith stood by her side throughout her recovery. Moreover, their love has stood the test of time, enduring over 50 years of marriage.
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The only thing that separated the two was Smith’s sudden death in June 2017 due to complications from myasthenia gravis. Nonetheless, there is no denying that their love story is one of the most inspirational and enchanting Hollywood has ever had.
So if you want to have the same long-lasting relationship as Ann-Margret and Roger Smith, you might need to consider making your partner laugh all the time, just like this iconic couple did.
