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When I was in college, I was in a creative writing class and one of our friends, Victoria, shared a story about an abusive relationship. In the story—about a husband and wife—the wife gets in her car and heads toward the highway. Her husband drives up alongside her, cursing and shouting, running her off the…

In a perfect world, the concept of marriage is easy. You meet someone, you fall in love, you get married, and you live happily ever after. We know that simply is not realistic and marriage is hard. It takes work Just like starting a garden from scratch, you put in the time, effort, and hard…

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Misery during marriage is linked to premature death.

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To ensure a strong and happy marriage, a husband must give his wife honor and recognize her value. This year on Mother’s Day try focusing on your wife and letting her know you truly cherish her and the value she adds to your family. Throughout the year you may forget just how valuable she is,…

The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a surge in online dating. Even with the world at your fingertips, your physical location within the United States can play a huge role in your likelihood to find a romantic partner. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 27 key indicators of dating-friendliness to develop a list of the…

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The pandemic has changed the way a lot of families are splitting up their household chores, and with the extended time being spent at home, more men are saying they have actually split household tasks evenly with their wives, but their wives are saying it’s not quite that even according to a newly released survey.…

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Quarantine has changed the dynamic of many couple’s marriages, and with the added time couples have at home, it’s become a driving wedge, leading some to consider divorce. Politics, money, chores, kids, lack of intimacy, and boredom have become the reality of most households and everyday quarantine stressors. This has couple’s reconsidering how they feel…

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If you are currently or have been married, you know it’s tough work. If you want to have a successful and peaceful marriage, understanding the importance of forgiveness and communication is critical. My wife and I were married at a very young age. I packed my bags about 12 times during the first year of…

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Playing ‘hard to get’ has always been a prominent tactic in the dating world and while some may be skeptical of using the tactic in their own dating life, a recent study confirms that playing hard to get does increase a potential mate’s desirability. The dating tactic has the ability to stroke ones ego or…

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Americans are no longer putting a ring on it. The US marriage rate fell to its lowest level on record in 2018, federal stats released Wednesday show. New figures from the National Center for Health Statistics reveal the nationwide marriage rate fell 6 percent from 2017 to 2018, with 6.5 new unions formed for every 1,000…
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