Alan Alda Gives Painfully Honest Confession About His 6 Decade-Long Marriage
Beloved actor Alan Alda has one of the most long-standing relationships in Hollywood — it's lasted even longer than M*A*S*H — but recently he's come forth with a candid admission about the reality behind his marriage. Many fans were touched by his honesty, though more than a few thought the actor was providing a little too much information. But in the end, Alda has found the secret to a lifelong romance.
A 1950s Encounter
It was back in the 1950s when the not-yet star was at a friend’s dinner party. Alda felt intoxicated that night, but not from any alcohol. He ran into a mutual acquaintance who had an artistic talent of her own.
Things in Common
You might think that your own little eccentricities will drive people away, but as Alan Alda shows, they can sometimes lead you to love. After all, out of the billions of people on earth, there’s at least one other person who has to share your quirks. For the actor, that was Arlene.
Budding Musician
As a talented musician from the Bronx, Arlene grabbed Alan's attention from the second they met. And rather than one big romantic moment, their 60-year relationship began due to a series of coincidences.
More Than One
The more that Alan and Arlene talked, the more they found that they had a lot in common. If you can believe it, the first topic that these two lovebirds chatted about was board games. Turns out they both had the Scrabble tiles L-O-V-E in mind.