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Jimmy Carter┃Source: YouTube@PBS News Hour
Jimmy Carter┃Source: YouTube@PBS News Hour

Jimmy Carter Avows Feelings for Wife on Their 76th Valentine's Day - At 98 He Kisses Her Every Night

Gaone Pule
Feb 15, 2023
01:45 P.M.
  • Jimmy Carter, 98, and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, 95, celebrated their 76th Valentine's Day together and prepare to celebrate their 77th anniversary.

  • Rosalynn, who rejected Jimmy at first, said their life was "tough" after welcoming their kids.

  • They revealed the secret of their lasting marriage.

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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrated their 76th Valentine's Day together. The former presidential couple will also be marking their 77th wedding anniversary in July 2023.

The Carter Center, a non-profit organization founded by the pair, posted a picture of the married duo beaming while revealing what Jimmy said about his beloved wife.

Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter pictured walking with his wife, former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter towards their home on Saturday August 4, 2018 in Plains, Georgia ┃Source: Getty Images

Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter pictured walking with his wife, former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter towards their home on Saturday August 4, 2018 in Plains, Georgia ┃Source: Getty Images

The former US President expressed that marrying the writer is "the pinnacle of my life." Another throwback photo of the duo smiling was posted on Instagram for Valentine's Day with a message that read:

"For 76 wonderful years, these two lovebirds have been at each other's side through it all."

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According to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Twitter page, the two and actor Henry Wrinkler and his wife, Stacy Weitzman, attended a Valentine's Day Dance at the White House on February 13, 1980.

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The person in charge of the account posted a picture of the couples from that day as they beamed. Along with the fun fact, they stated that together, all of them have been married for "over 120 years."

Why Was Jimmy & Rosalynn's Marriage Tough?

Jimmy and Rosalynn's romance began when they were teenagers. Then, she thought she would grow up and become "an old maid." Meanwhile, her future spouse remembered her as a fearful individual.

When Rosalynn first noticed Jimmy, she was 13, and he was 16 and noted there was no way they could explore a relationship in that case.

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While that may have been so, young Jimmy admitted he "felt" they were suited for each other and gushed over her appearance and personality.

He later told his mother that Roslynn was the one for him. As such, he made the first move by proposing to her, but she turned down his proposal.

Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter, and their daughter Amy Carter on the south lawn in front of the White House on 24 July 1977 in Washington D.C. ┃Source: Getty Images

Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter, and their daughter Amy Carter on the south lawn in front of the White House on 24 July 1977 in Washington D.C. ┃Source: Getty Images

Rosalynn explained that her education was important. As an older child of "four" kids, she had to look after her loved ones and "promised" her dying father that she would go to college. The Georgia native eventually "graduated from junior college."

Nonetheless, Jimmy tried his luck again by asking her to marry him, and this time she said yes. The couple wed on July 7, 1946. However, life as newlyweds was not easy for them both.

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Jimmy disclosed he was away from home most of the time because of work, while Rosalynn had to remain behind to take care of their household and look after their kids. He explained that as newlyweds, he "never interfered" when she made decisions regarding their four children or their home expenses:

"She had her life, and I had mine."

First Lady Rosalynn Carter pictured helping her daughter Amy prepare for President Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Parade on January 20, 1977 in Washington D.C. ┃Source: Getty Images

First Lady Rosalynn Carter pictured helping her daughter Amy prepare for President Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Parade on January 20, 1977 in Washington D.C. ┃Source: Getty Images

When reflecting on that period, Rosalynn disclosed that after going grocery shopping, she would get off the bus with the baby in hand and quickly run toward the house to lay the baby down and return for the groceries. "It was tough," said the mother of four.

The mental health activist divulged that her beloved husband has always shown trust in her and believed she "could do anything. Always. And so, I've done everything," said Rosalynn.

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Are They Really Happy Now?

Nowadays, the retired politician and the former First Lady are a happily married couple. Rosalynn revealed the secret to their happy marriage:

"We give each other space and try to do things together. We're always looking for things we can do together."

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Meanwhile, when asked how they always resolve their issues to keep the love going, Jimmy said they try to put it behind them before bed.

"We make up and give each other a kiss before we go to sleep still in bed.[...] So, we try to become completely reconciled each night before we go to sleep," he said.

For the Georgia native, he has "married the best spouse," he said in May 2020. Jimmy added that he has found a partner who takes care of and engages with him and does things to keep him on his toes, adding Rosalynn keeps him "alive and interested in life."

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