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The single most important factor in our long-term happiness is the relationships we have with our family and close friends.

I have kids and I want to have a long life and there are certain things that are conducive to that and certain things that aren't. I've opted for the road of happiness and long life.

I say to my children, the reason that marriage - and having children - is so important is that it stops you thinking about yourself. The way to happiness is to give yourself to others and to think of others before you think of yourself.

Long-term relationships are an everyday choice. It's harder to be in a marriage than it is to bounce from one relationship to the next.

We have children to pursue other elements of well-being. We want meaning in life. We want relationships.

Of course, the most important factor of all for long life is a good family. When a person goes home with the wife or the kids giving him endless headaches, then it's hard for that person to enjoy a long life. I am very fortunate, because my wife Elizabeth and my obedient children are very good; they have given me happiness.

A life-long blessing for children is to fill them with warm memories of times together. Happy memories become treasures in the heart to pull out on the tough days of adulthood.

You never know what the future holds, so I am just enjoying being happy, healthy, and having my wonderful husband by my side.

When you have children it completely shifts your focus; they become the most passionate love of your life.

You have to support your children to have a healthy relationship.