WHEN a flight attendant came across a couple on the way to their wedding, she decided the whole flight should help them celebrate.
And rather than the typical trinkets, this thoughtful crew member decided fellow passengers should give the gift of their best advice.
The air hostess, whose name was not mentioned, encouraged all fellow travelers to jot down their best advice for a successful marriage, which she then presented to the couple.
Kirsten and Sam, the joyful couple, shared this touching moment and the insights they gained on TikTok, much to the delight of hundreds of thousands of viewers.
Kirsten, a pediatric oncologist nurse, said: “The sweet flight attendant helped us ask people for marriage advice.
The pearls of wisdom arrived scrawled on airline napkins, note pads and small scraps of paper – anything passengers could find.
Here are some of the best among them.
A couple who had been high school sweethearts and married for 40 years shared: “Our advice is: Never give up because nothing is perfect, don’t stress over minor issues, always communicate, and never go to sleep angry.”
Another couple advised: “Keep God at the center of your marriage and have fun together.
“Don’t forget to be best friends [and] laugh at the little things.
“Stick together through the hard times [and] good times will eventually come again.”
Offering a philosophical note, someone wrote: “Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments.
“Be nice, communicate wants and needs.”
Lovers of 43 years suggested: ““Be quick to forgive and say, ‘I’m sorry,’” which was a remarkably similar sentiment to the decades-together couple.
A long and thoughtful message said: “Always respond to your partner’s bids for attention.
“If they say the sunset is pretty, drop everything and enjoy it together.
“If they ask if they look nice, truly take a moment to take them all in and give them a compliment.
“If they give you a quick hug, hold them longer. These small moments matter for intimacy.”
Kirsten and Sam tied the knot on May 22 in Phoenix, Arizona.
She said the wholesome life advice would serve as a foundation for their relationship, and they were “cherish these forever”.
