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Old 20-01-2003, 13:46
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Is there such a thing or am I being a smug married?

I don't think I can remember ONE marriage in EE where they have been utterly faithful to eachother...I mean ...in real life it does actually happen!!

This got me thinking after the Nat & Rickaaaay affair started...in a way I don't blame her, I never understood why she married Barry Bacon in the first place. But, I degress. My H and I were sat there trying to think about an actual marriage that took place in the square which resulted in them actually staying together with no hints of affairs etc....I mean look at Pawline and Arrrfa!!! He poked around with Mrs Hewitt!!!

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Old 20-01-2003, 14:39
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The only one that sprang straight to mind was Pauline and Authur, but even Authur had a bit on the side. Maybe it's worth asking "Dr Eastenders" on their website if anyones ever had a happy marage. Just have to see how long Billy and Mo last.
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Old 20-01-2003, 15:03
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Debbie and Nigel

You could also say Ruth and Mark - as nothing really happened between Ruth and Conor, although Mark never thought that.
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Old 20-01-2003, 17:09
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Originally posted by graemesandwell
Debbie and Nigel

You could also say Ruth and Mark - as nothing really happened between Ruth and Conor, although Mark never thought that.
They were faithful ... but they still split up.

Dot and Jim so far?

There was Mark and his first wife - although she died the next day.
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Old 20-01-2003, 17:19
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Originally posted by SmokefreeGirl
They were faithful ... but they still split up.

Dot and Jim so far?

There was Mark and his first wife - although she died the next day.
Dot and Jim, I think I heard a story about Jim playing away with someone as strange as it sounds! and if he does, then that will mean the longest faithful couple in Eastenders lasted all of one Day!
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Old 20-01-2003, 17:43
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Originally posted by SmokefreeGirl
They were faithful ... but they still split up.

Dot and Jim so far?

There was Mark and his first wife - although she died the next day.
Yep, Mark and Gill
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Old 20-01-2003, 18:47
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Pat and Frank. I don't think either of them ever played away from each other, although they played away with each other when they were with other partners.
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Old 21-01-2003, 11:01
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Originally posted by M2A1G
Dot and Jim, I think I heard a story about Jim playing away with someone as strange as it sounds! and if he does, then that will mean the longest faithful couple in Eastenders lasted all of one Day!
It's not that woman at aerobics who's chasing him, is it? Why do TV writers always assume that old people will fancy any other old person? Corrie was the same in the 80s, with Phyllis always chasing Percy Sugden.
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Old 21-01-2003, 12:40
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Originally posted by SmokefreeGirl
It's not that woman at aerobics who's chasing him, is it? Why do TV writers always assume that old people will fancy any other old person? Corrie was the same in the 80s, with Phyllis always chasing Percy Sugden.
Ah those were the days. The Purple Rinse is gone now though and Jims a bit faster than Percy Sugden. Im sure I read somewhere that Jim and her have an affair unkown to Dorothy as he seeks help from Patrick.
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Old 21-01-2003, 12:55
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Originally posted by M2A1G
Ah those were the days. The Purple Rinse is gone now though and Jims a bit faster than Percy Sugden. Im sure I read somewhere that Jim and her have an affair unkown to Dorothy as he seeks help from Patrick.
Well I hope the cameramen leave a little something to the imagination!
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Old 21-01-2003, 13:00
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what about the posh couple - Debbie and Andy? He got killed in a hit and run and is now in Hollyoaks - don't remember them cheating.

Robbie and Nita ... though I fear that one isn't going to be forever!
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Old 21-01-2003, 13:00
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Ian and Mel's marriage only lasted about 12 hours and I don't think they were unfaithful during thos hours!!
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Old 21-01-2003, 13:30
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Didn't Debbie have a thing with Wilmot-Brown. I can't remember if that was before Andy carked it or not though. But I do remember them splitting up and they'd only just got back together when he died but not sure why they split up.
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Old 21-01-2003, 13:45
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Originally posted by TishyWishy
Ian and Mel's marriage only lasted about 12 hours and I don't think they were unfaithful during thos hours!!
So theres two couples who's unfaithful marages have lasted all of 12 hours each. What about Lynne though, for how many seconds was she faithful to Garry? Debbie and Nigel are the only ones that I can think of. Nigel and Grant were quite close, which seems strange considering how tough Grant was and how Nigel used to wear those aweful shirts.
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Old 21-01-2003, 14:13
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Originally posted by M2A1G
So theres two couples who's unfaithful marages have lasted all of 12 hours each. What about Lynne though, for how many seconds was she faithful to Garry? Debbie and Nigel are the only ones that I can think of. Nigel and Grant were quite close, which seems strange considering how tough Grant was and how Nigel used to wear those aweful shirts.
I think Ian and Mel broke up within hours of the wedding - she still had the dress on!

Lynne was unfaithful the night before the wedding (lol) and she got involved with Jason before their first wedding anniversary I think.

Enough to put you off marriage!
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Old 21-01-2003, 16:20
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Can someone name a single marraige in EastEnders which hasn't ended up in divorce or one of the couple has died for reasons other than natural causes?
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Old 21-01-2003, 16:37
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Can someone name a single marraige in EastEnders which hasn't ended up in divorce or one of the couple has died for reasons other than natural causes?
So far Pat and wotshisname (but watch this space)
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Old 21-01-2003, 16:47
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I suppose this is the problem with soaps. Supposing, for example, Barry decides to leave. Do we split him and Natalie up, kill Barry or just bring in a new actor like they tend to do in Australia?

What would people prefer?
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Old 21-01-2003, 17:06
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Originally posted by Evil Eva
I suppose this is the problem with soaps. Supposing, for example, Barry decides to leave. Do we split him and Natalie up, kill Barry or just bring in a new actor like they tend to do in Australia?

What would people prefer?
NOT a new actor - that would be awful! Does anybody remember Dallas, where they brought in a new Miss Ellie and then the old Miss Ellie came back? lol

Pat's husband is supposed to be leaving, isn't he? Perhaps he and Barry go away.

Pat could definitely do with some new storylines. I remember when she was the resident slapper - all of a sudden everyone wants to cry on her shoulder.
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Old 21-01-2003, 23:29
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I may be wrong but how about the Osmans

failing that

Doctor and Mrs legg ?
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Old 22-01-2003, 00:05
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Originally posted by SmokefreeGirl
So far Pat and wotshisname (but watch this space)

Pat and Roy? Pat had an affair with Frank so they're out of happy ever afters.
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Old 22-01-2003, 09:58
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I may be wrong but how about the Osmans

failing that

Doctor and Mrs legg ?
Wsn't Ali Osman a bit of a jack the lad? I know his brother was, but I'm not sure about him. Can anyone remember?

Hadn't Mrs Legg been dead for years?
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Old 22-01-2003, 10:12
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Originally posted by SmokefreeGirl
Hadn't Mrs Legg been dead for years?
Yes, but they enjoyed a full relationship long after that - he was a doctor you know.....
Seriously it would be nice to see a really happy couple. People get married at the drop of a hat in EE and then shag around a few days later. Sad and not a fair representation of most relationships.
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Old 22-01-2003, 10:30
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Ethel and Willie? (and I'm referring to the husband rather than the vile little pug)

OK, so he was dead by the time she joined the soap but ...

I think the problem with Eastenders is the tendancy to axe particular characters rather than entire families - so they have to split up, or die. But then again, I can easily think of one person in each family I'd be quite happy to see the back of so I guess it's an inevitable part of soap.

I definitely can't think of a couple who came to the square, stayed for a while, did not stray, and left together, healthy and happy.
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Old 22-01-2003, 13:14
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What about the Travernier's (sp?). They lived in the square in the late 80's or early 90's. I can't remember their names but I think the husband was a builder and they had 3 children - Clyde, Hattie and a third (I can't remember his name either).
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