Warren Buffett Shares: The Secret to a Long-Lasting Marriage.

Buffett stated frankly in his speech: When choosing a partner, everyone looks at intelligence, humor, character, and appearance. But if you want a marriage to go the distance, there's only one thing that truly matters: low expectations.

When both parties don't hold unrealistic fantasies about each other, don't demand perfection, and don't try to forcibly change one another, the relationship becomes grounded and stable—something that can last a lifetime.