Justice Ginsburg on the Secret to a Happy Marriage

The transcript recounts a woman's 56-year marriage, starting with meeting her husband at Cornell in the 1950s, a time when such relationships were rare. They spent time in Fort Sill, where her husband, Marty, developed his cooking skills using the Escoffier Cookbook. Despite initially studying chemistry, Marty switched to government, influenced by his wife. The transcript concludes with marriage advice from Marty's mother, emphasizing the importance of selective hearing for a happy marriage.

What was the gender ratio at Cornell when the speaker met her husband?

• Equal number of men and women

• Two men to every woman

• Four men to every woman

• Four women to every man

What did the speaker's husband use as a guide to improve his cooking skills?

• A cooking class at Cornell

• A cookbook sent by a cousin

• His mother's recipes

• A chemistry textbook

Why did the speaker's husband switch his major from chemistry to government?

• He wanted to follow his wife's major

• He lost interest in chemistry

• Chemistry interfered with his golf practice

• He found chemistry too difficult

What was the speaker's approach to cooking meals?

• Experimenting with new dishes weekly

• Following her husband's recipes

• Preparing meals in under 60 minutes

• Using a variety of cookbooks

What advice did the speaker receive from her mother-in-law about marriage?

• Be a little deaf sometimes

• Share all responsibilities equally

• Always communicate openly

• Never go to bed angry