JokesMarriage A Couple Were Asked For The Secret. The Wife’s Response Is Golden. 3.1k Views A couple had been married for 45 years and had raised a brood of 11 children and were blessed with 22 grandchildren. When asked about the secret for staying together all that time, the wife replies, “Many years ago we made a promise to each other: the first one to pack up and leave has to take all the kids.” See more Previous joke Johnny And His Family Were Having Sunday Dinner. Next joke A Little Old Lady Tried To Phone Her Local Bank.