BENZINGA: Warren Buffett Had 2 Great Loves In Life, Spending 71 Years Married And Says If You Want A Lasting Marriage, 'Look For Someone With Low Expectations'

Warren Buffett is admired for his wisdom on investing, but one of his most striking lessons is about marriage. 

At the 2015 Most Powerful Women Summit, he quipped, “If you want a marriage to last, look for someone with low expectations.” While humorous, the point was serious—lasting partnerships thrive on resilience and gratitude, not perfection.

Buffett’s own love story reflects this. He married Susan Thompson in 1952, and they raised three children together. In the 1970s, Susan moved to San Francisco to pursue a singing career, yet their bond stayed strong. She even introduced Buffett to Astrid Menks, who became part of his life and moved in with him in 1978.

For decades, Susan, Warren, and Astrid maintained an unconventional but enduring arrangement. They even sent Christmas cards signed by all three. When Susan passed away in 2004, Buffett married Astrid two years later, continuing a partnership that had already spanned decades.

Altogether, Buffett has spent more than 71 years married, proof that commitment can last in unexpected ways. He often stresses that who you marry may be the most important decision of your life, shaping your habits, ambitions, and finances.

Like investing, marriage works best with realistic expectations, shared goals, and consistency. Buffett’s reminder is simple: choose the right partner, and the returns compound for a lifetime.

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