Brian and Robyn Stokes celebrate their 63rd Valentine's Day together.

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They met on a blind date arranged by friends.

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Brian proposed on their third date, and they married soon after.

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They started a successful business called Sweeties Confectionary.

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The couple has lived in Penrith since 1971.

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They emphasize sharing hobbies as a key to their long-lasting relationship.

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Communication and compromise are essential, according to Brian.

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They do almost everything together except for bingo.

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They prefer low-key celebrations for Valentine's Day.

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Brian and Robyn Stokes celebrate their 63rd Valentine's Day together.

They met on a blind date arranged by friends.

Brian proposed on their third date, and they married soon after.

Brian proposed on their third date, and they married soon after.

They started a successful business called Sweeties Confectionary.

They started a successful business called Sweeties Confectionary.

The couple has lived in Penrith since 1971.

They emphasize sharing hobbies as a key to their long-lasting relationship.

Communication and compromise are essential, according to Brian.

Communication and compromise are essential, according to Brian.

They do almost everything together except for bingo.

They prefer low-key celebrations for Valentine's Day.

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