Respect is key to Mary Berry's successful marriage

Mary Berry, the famous former judge of "The Great British Bake Off," has been sharing her expertise beyond cooking. In a recent Vogue interview, she revealed her secrets to a happy marriage. Mary has been married to Paul Hunning since 1966, offering insights from her long-term relationship. Her first rule for marital bliss is that respect is more important than romance. Mary highlighted that while love is essential, respect holds a higher place in a lasting partnership. This view aligns with research from psychology expert Dr. Peter Gray, who states that love must be supported by respect to be fulfilling. Mary also emphasizes the importance of avoiding heated arguments. She mentioned that she and Paul never raise their voices at each other because of their love. Instead, when upset, she often takes a moment to herself, saying, “I’ll go to the greenhouse and do some cuttings.” She believes in the old saying, “Never go to sleep on a quarrel,” stressing the value of maintaining happiness in a relationship. Mary shared that her husband bought her an eternity ring for her upcoming 90th birthday. She wears this new ring above a customized engagement ring that has special sentimental value. Mary has always kept her rings on since their wedding day in 1966.