November 6, 2025
World’s Longest-Married Couple Celebrates 83 Years of Love
After 83 Years Together, Lyle and Eleanor Gittens Are Officially the World’s Longest-Married Couple — Their Beautiful Story of Enduring Love Inspires the World In a time when marriages often make headlines for their endings, the story of Lyle and Eleanor Gittens is a breathtaking reminder that love can indeed last a lifetime—and beyond. Married for an incredible 83 years, the Miami couple has now been officially recognized as the world’s longest-married and oldest living couple, a title they wear not with grandeur, but with quiet grace and gratitude. Their story began in 1941 on the campus of Clark Atlanta
