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Daniela and Alex Roher Wedding Date: May 10, 1975
Photographed by Cassandra Tomei

Daniela Roher, a psychotherapist and couples counselor, and her husband, Alex, a
research medical doctor for Alzheimer’s Disease at Sun Health Research Institute, joke
about their work—they both study the brain: Alex the hardware, Daniela the software.

The courtship of these two lovebirds began 36 years ago at a scientific conference in
Italy, but it was not until attending England’s prestigious Cambridge University that their
love flourished. Two and a half years later, Alex asked for Daniela’s hand in marriage.

Today, as one of the industry’s leading experts, Daniela uses her knowledge on how to
balance life, emotions and marriage to help guide couples. “I learned that when you’re
married for such a long time you have not been in one marriage, but in many marriages
because life changes you and your partner,” Daniela says. “I also learned that falling in
love is very easy and beautiful, but [falling in love] doesn’t last forever. It is the love in
part that is difficult, but it is the love in part that keeps you together.”

Daniela and Alex are celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary this month. Their
secret to so many wonderful years together is simple: Keep the lines of communication
open. —C.W.