A good marriage can withstand anything.

People nowadays may take their marriage vows for granted and then break them. Delta Burke and Gerald McRaney, on the other hand, have been married for nearly three decades.

Continue reading to discover the different challenges and tribulations this couple has faced.

Gerald McRaney knew he wanted to ask actress Delta Burke out when they met. But with so many guys interested in her, he was painfully conscious of his competition.

He recalls asking her out and stating, “I wasn’t going to let her get away.” I was already up against it. People were asking her out on dates, and I planned to move in straight away.”

McRaney had an instant connection with her and knew she was the one for him. He proposed to her on their second date. But it wasn’t until two years later, on May 28, 1989, that the pair made their relationship public.

While it was not as quick as McRaney had hoped, he was overjoyed to have found the girl of his dreams!

While Burke got married for the first time, McRaney got married for the third time! He was determined this time to make it last.

Even though the couple was deeply in love, other people believed their marriage was a bad decision. Some of McRaney’s friends specifically cautioned him against it. But he disregarded each and every one of them. He recalls saying, “Why not?” They are the only ones who comprehend this madness. That she does. It’s not a huge problem if I’m on-site and don’t call her until 2 a.m. She is aware.”

Because they both worked in the entertainment world, they were familiar with each other’s problems. As a result, they might provide advice and assistance to one another in the event of a problem.

When they achieve anything, they are also each other’s strongest cheerleaders. When McRaney won a Primetime Emmy for his work in “This Is Us,” Burke was his biggest supporter. She stood in the audience, crying and cheering for her loving husband.

McRaney stated that throughout his years as an actor, he has received a lot of comments, but Burke is the only one he takes seriously. If she tells him a performance is good or needs improvement, he understands she’s being truthful.

The basis of their marriage was questioned in 1998. Burke lost her grandmother, and her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after. She was also taking a break from performing following a fight with the producers of her program, “Designing Women.”

Fans began to notice that the actress was gaining weight while on the show. She had been suffering from hypoglycemia, which had resulted in a rise in her weight.

She was continually battling her weight. Poor hypoglycemia therapy combined with dieting led to the development of type 2 diabetes. Going from doctor to doctor, she couldn’t even receive a diagnosis. “I was on the road a lot,” Burke recalls. I was exhausted. My body was not feeling well. “I knew something wasn’t right, but no one could tell me what,” Burke explained. “They claimed I had the Epstein-Barr virus.” I had a feeling it was something different. Then one doctor performed the necessary tests and informed me that I had diabetes.”

She was also caring for her mother and paying little attention to her own needs at the time. Her doctor urged her to change her diet while she was taking medicine for her ailment, or she might need insulin treatment.

Her mother eventually recovered after a hard fight. Burke praised her husband for always being there for her, making sure she took her medicine, and taking care of her. McRaney successfully battled lung cancer in 2004.

She now requires insulin and thanks McRaney for taking care of her, including assisting with insulin doses. “He loved me when I was as big as a house,” she explained. He has loved me through good and bad times. He still believes my physique looks wonderful, and I can assure you that it does not!”

The pair maintains an active lifestyle and takes care of their health together. Burke announces that her health has finally improved!

Delta Burke has no intentions to return to acting at this time. Her spouse, McRaney, believes she will not return to acting, but he would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!

While McRaney has no plans to retire, the pair has purchased a property in central Florida and plans to relocate there shortly. They have no children together but have raised McRaney’s three children from a previous marriage.

The couple has demonstrated to Hollywood and the rest of the world what it means to keep your wedding vows. We are giving them all of our love and best wishes.