The “Silent Generation,” born between 1928 and 1945, differed from their parents by marrying and having children at a young age. Among American generations, they were known for having the youngest average ages for marriage and parenthood. While divorce was once seen as socially unacceptable by previous generations, the Silents played a pivotal role in reforming marriage laws, reducing the stigma around divorce. This shift led to a surge in divorces during their era, although some still upheld their parents’ values. Statistics show that over 50% of marriages ended in divorce, with an average marriage lasting only 8 years, resulting in a divorce occurring every 42 seconds in America. In this episode, we have a conversation with my grandparents, who belong to the Silent Generation and migrated from Guyana. They not only share wisdom from their era but also offer insights on maintaining a 67-year marriage between a homemaker and a pastor..