About 350 couples who were married in 1960 gathered Sept. 19 at St. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles to renew their vows and celebrate a half-century together. And they have some advice they want to share. About 150 couples responded to a survey from the Family Ministries Office, which also organizes the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass every year. The responses are complied annually into the booklet “True Soul Mates.” To order a copy call (312) 534-8351. Among other questions, the couples were asked if they had any words of wisdom for couples getting married now. Following are some of their responses. “Give each other space. Say thank you. Talk things out. Sometimes you have to be patient and understanding.” Marie Schrepfer “Never go to sleep angry. Do things together even if you don’t like them.” Joe Schrepfer “Talk to each other and listen to each other, laugh — don’t take everything so seriously.” Patricia Sir “Listen to your spouse. If you have a better idea, tell her the next day.” Bernard Sir “Always take time for a date night, often. Get away from children so you can talk and enjoy each other’s company. We look for plays, opera, movies that we can both enjoy and a dinner where we can talk out the current trials with family, work, etc.” Annette Roeder “Learn when to keep your mouth shut!” Robert Roeder “Don’t discuss your partner’s faults in front of other people — he might discuss yours. Act married — your mate is your partner.” Joan Hostynski “Share your feelings and don’t forget to say ‘I love you,’ even after many years.” Warren Hostynski “The first 100 years are the hardest.” Luella Mader “Ninety percent give and 10 percent take.” Robert Mader “Work together and listen to each other and love each other.” Carlotta Koziol “Love always.” Richard Koziol Sr.