Billionaire Warren Buffett suggests partner with modest ambition is key to lasting marriage

During a 2017 chat with Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, Buffett highlighted the significant influence a life partner has on one's path to success, as reported by Yahoo Finance on Feb. 21.

"You want to associate with people who are the kind of person you'd like to be. You'll move in that direction. And the most important person by far in that respect is your spouse."

He notably stated at the 2015 Most Powerful Women Summit, "If you want a marriage to last, look for someone with low expectations," underscoring the idea that a strong relationship is rooted in realistic expectations, not idealizations.

Having been married to Susan Buffett from 1952 until her death in 2004 and later to Astrid Menks in 2006, Buffett attributes significant personal and professional growth to his partnerships.

As the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, 93, boasts a net worth of US$122 billion as of January 2024, ranking him as the world's tenth wealthiest individual, according to Bloomberg.