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60 years of love: How Sieglinde and Hans-Günter kept their marriage alive!
Sieglinde and Hans-Günter Wirth celebrate their diamond wedding in Gmund after 60 years. A look at love and marriage history.
60 years of love: How Sieglinde and Hans-Günter kept their marriage alive!
On July 15, 2025, Sieglinde and Hans-Günter Wirth celebrated their diamond wedding in Gmund - an event that you don't see every day! The two have been married for 60 years and are still brimming with joy for life. However, the path to get there was not always easy. Hans-Günter caught his first glimpse of Sieglinde in an ice cream parlor when he was stationed in Siegen as a young soldier. Sieglinde was skeptical at the time and found him – in keeping with old traditions – simply too young.
The skepticism was evident not only in Sieglinde, but also in her grandmother. Although Hans-Günter's company commander was also interested in the charming young lady, it was ultimately the young soldier who won Sieglinde's heart. Their wedding took place quite quickly and modestly; The couple was in dire financial straits at the time, which was also reflected in Hans-Günter's income of 64 DM per month.
Marriage through the ages
What does marriage actually look like in general in Germany? Statistics show that only about 1% of couples celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. This means that not everyone can claim to enjoy such a long and fulfilling relationship. In 2021, women married on average at 32.3 years old and men at 34.8 years old - a significant increase compared to previous decades, when people sailed into the port of marriage much younger. Isn't it interesting that more and more married couples are entering into a second marriage? In 30% of cases, at least one partner has already married.
The number of marriages fell sharply between 1991 and 2007 and in 2023 recorded 360,979 marriages, the second lowest level since 1950. Divorce rates have also stabilized: 129,008 marriages were divorced in 2023, which represents a decline compared to the past.
The secret of a long marriage
Hans-Günter and Sieglinde now have a nice home in Gmund, enjoy spending time in Mallorca and keeping fit by playing golf and cycling together. However, Hans-Günter has recognized one thing: “Trouble” and open words are the secret of a long marriage. However, you are not alone, as many couples confirm that the key to happiness lies in communication.
The Wirth couple is a beautiful example at a time when many marriages do not even reach their silver wedding anniversary. Of the 20 million marriages in Germany, over 10 million couples have been together for more than 25 years. This number makes it clear that there are still many stories like those of Hans-Günter and Sieglinde that give encouragement and show that a stable partnership with a lot of commitment and understanding is a valuable asset that should be maintained.
The Wirths' happiness is a ray of hope in today's world and makes it clear that it's worth holding on to love. They are living proof that consistency and shared experiences are the key to a happy relationship. There is hope that not only your story, but also that of many other marriages, continues to be told.