A man and woman pose near a coastline wearing hats
Dr. Barbara Grossman and her husband, Dr. Michael Grossman, have been married for 52 years.
  • Barbara Grossman and her husband, Michael Grossman, work together as couple's coaches.
  • She said the ups and downs of their 52-year marriage gave them the perfect background to give advice.
  • Grossman shared their top three tips for making relationships last a lifetime.

Barbara Grossman wed her college sweetheart, Michael Grossman, in November 1971 when she was 20. He is one year older than her.

Now, at 72 and 73, the couple — who work together as relationship counselors — has 52 years of marriage behind them.