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Anton Savage: Why we all need Goldie Hawn in our lives

After a number of failed relationships, Hawn and Kurt Russell have seemingly found the formula for a long and successful relationship

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Russell was asked the secret to the couple’s 41-year relationship. His answer: ‘You get with Goldie Hawn, you got a good chance at making it last.’ Picture: Getty

Millions of hours of analysis have been spent seeking the route to a happy relationship. Psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, gurus and therapists have written countless books and given innumerable presentations in the hunt for the silver-bullet solution to joint bliss. All wasted. Turns out the answer is simple – date Goldie Hawn.

We know this thanks to her long-term partner Kurt Russell who was asked the secret to their 41-year relationship. His answer: “You get with ...