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Israeli Couple Celebrates 60 Years of Marriage After Experimenting with Open Relationship
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By חדשות הבוקר
First reported by N12 · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
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.
- 01Israeli couple Bela and Amnon Toren have been married for 60 years with a strong, passionate bond.
- 02They briefly tried an open relationship 40 years ago, which ultimately strengthened their marriage.
- 03Honesty was key during their open relationship experiment, especially with Amnon in the army.
- 04They exchanged over 200 love letters during Amnon’s military service, preserving their connection.
- 05They emphasize the importance of individuality within marriage and shared humor to sustain love.
- 06Despite occasional quarrels, Bela still sees the young man she fell in love with decades ago.
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