Dolly Parton recently spoke about her 56-year marriage to Carl Thomas Dean, sharing that they are very different people. She described Dean as a loner who prefers her company and enjoys taking care of their farm. Parton emphasized the love, respect, and sense of humor they have, which has helped them maintain their relationship. She also mentioned their rule of never arguing and how they use humor to diffuse tense situations. Parton considered their compatibility and friendship as significant factors in their successful marriage.