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Full coverage· Culture· Updated

Israeli Couple Celebrates 60 Years of Marriage After Experimenting with Open Relationship

Israeli couple Bela and Amnon Toren celebrate 60 years of marriage, sharing how a brief experiment with an open relationship strengthened their bond. They credit honesty, individuality, and enduring affection for their lasting love, marked by decades of love letters and shared memories.

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What happened

  1. 01Israeli couple Bela and Amnon Toren have been married for 60 years with a strong, passionate bond.
  2. 02They briefly tried an open relationship 40 years ago, which ultimately strengthened their marriage.
  3. 03Honesty was key during their open relationship experiment, especially with Amnon in the army.
  4. 04They exchanged over 200 love letters during Amnon’s military service, preserving their connection.
  5. 05They emphasize the importance of individuality within marriage and shared humor to sustain love.
  6. 06Despite occasional quarrels, Bela still sees the young man she fell in love with decades ago.
Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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