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August 9, 2025 marks 40 years of marriage for us! That means a lot of lessons learned, laughs shared, and love tested in every way possible.

Sam and I are sharing 40 relationship lessons from our 40 years of marriage. Whether you’re newlyweds, celebrating your own milestone, or just curious about what makes a relationship last, come along!


Did you see our 39th anniversary Q&A?

Alison Moore Smith is a 60-year-old entrepreneur. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 39 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons.

She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.

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