Dolly referred to him as her closest friend, and they had been married for over 60 years. She told Parade Magazine, “We’ve just been best friends and best buddies and, obviously, it’s working.”
2. His Heart Became More Fond of Distance
Carl stayed in their house outside of Nashville most of the time as he and Dolly didn’t travel. One source at Closer Weekly claims that Dolly spent 165 days of 2015 away from home.
A friend tells the magazine, “They don’t have a traditional marriage, but it works for them.” “You go do your thing and I’ll do mine,” is Carl’s mindset. I’ll see you when you get home.
“The secret to a long marriage is to stay gone.” On this day in 1966, Dolly Parton wed Carl Dean. They remain together. ia6flZGAiF pic.twitter.com/
3. Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were complete opposites. Dolly and her husband were the perfect example of the adage “opposites attract,” in case you weren’t previously aware.
