How Dolly Parton's marriage survived 53 years despite the rumors and heartache


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During the interview, the sociable and talkative country star explained just how different her and Dean truly are. “He wants to be mostly around the house. He knows I’m just the opposite,” she said.

Being independent

“I can’t go enough places. I can’t do enough things. He loves that. He’s independent. He doesn’t need me in his face, and it’s the same with me. But when we’re together, we have enough things in common that it works.”

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