THEN & NOW: Brenda and Mark Lichtenstein
Brenda and Mark Lichtenstein share the secrets to their longtime relationship.
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
Brenda and Mark Lichtenstein
58 years
Dec. 18,1966, at The Standard Club
How they met:
Mark: I was at the barber shop and met her brother-in-law first. Then we met later at Fan and Bill’s (an old Atlanta restaurant).
Initial attraction:
Brenda: He was the cutest Jewish boy that I had seen coming from LaGrange and college, too.
We dated 18 months, and my dad said, “Make a move or move on.”
Mark: I thought she was a beautiful blonde Swedish maiden. She was also a lot of fun.
Secret to a happy marriage:
Brenda: Oh gosh, I can’t answer that. Lot of space. Bottom line: love and respect.
Mark: I bought her a jet plane (and fuel) that she flew for 30 years.
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