Red Skelton was an accomplished comedian and he had some interesting, personal insight into how to maintain a perfect marriage. He led by example…

Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.

We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.

I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. “Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time!” she said. So I suggested the kitchen.

We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said “There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!” So I bought her an electric chair.

My wife told me the car wasn’t running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, “In the lake.”

She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, “Am I too late for the garbage?” The driver said, “No, jump in!”.

Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.

I married Miss Right. I just didn’t know her first name was ‘Always’.

I haven’t spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don’t like to interrupt her.

The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, “What’s on the TV?” I said, “Dust!”.

(ed. – Thank you to Dick Inwood for injecting this laughter into our day.)