It generally is assumed that older married persons are among the most fortunate of the older population. For example, with increased longevity,
golden wedding anniversaries have become an important
mark of a successful marriage. The song Our Golden Wedding Day
(1968) illustrates this positive portrayal : When we were young we
vowed/That we would love until eternity/And hand in hand we've
come a long way.Similarly, the song Old Before My Time (1969),
in which the central figure says I don't mind growing old before my
time, if only I can grow old with you, illustrates this point equally
well