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The Secrets That Kept These L.A. Couples Together For Half a Century

How does love endure after two people spend 50 years together? We asked three eternal lovebirds. Here is their love-filled wisdom.

2:37 PM PST on February 12, 2026

Ron and Darlene De Luco hold hands on February 9th, 2026 in Pasadena, CA. Photograph by Carin Dorghalli for L.A. TACO.

Ron and Darlene De Luco hold hands on February 9th, 2026 in Pasadena, CA. Photograph by Carin Dorghalli for L.A. TACO.

How does love endure after two people spend 50 years together? What does a relationship look like after half a century? 

Three Los Angeles couples sat down to share reminiscences of their long-lasting lives together. In doing so, they shared the secrets to an eternal, everlasting, ceaseless love. 

Ron and Darlene De Luco share a kiss on February 9th, 2026, in Pasadena, CA. Photograph by Carin Dorghalli for L.A. TACO.
Ron and Darlene De Luco share a laugh on February 9th, 2026, in Pasadena, CA. Photograph by Carin Dorghalli for L.A. TACO.

Ron and Darlene De Luco