Stronger Marriages

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What’s the secret to a successful marriage? According to Julia Roberts: Kissing. Roberts shared the secret behind her successful marriage spanning nearly two decades during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This summer, the beloved actress is gearing up to celebrate her 20th wedding anniversary with her husband, Danny Moder. When late-night host Stephen Colbert asked her what…

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A sexpert claims since the pandemic began, couples enjoying open relationships have soared because they are simply going through romantic burnout.

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We know that there are positive aspects of going to church, but who knew going to church affected your relationships? According to a study by the Barna Group, practicing Christians in the United States are twice as likely to say they’re in flourishing relationships than the general adult population. The group released the study earlier…

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Hearing a story about someone redeeming themselves inspires us to do better for ourselves. Once we know that someone else is capable of redemption, we know that we are also qualified. If you love a good redemption story, then you’ll love the story of Joshua Broome. He used to be a porn star but turned…

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It can be easy to let things fall by the wayside when you’ve been married for 10 years. Add three children into the mix, and your spouse can start to feel like your roommate. You would think this would be the case for NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha. However, they recently shared…

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Marriage was once the pinnacle of a relationship. Everyone wanted the home with the white picket fence and children playing in the front yard. Both men and women got into relationships solely to get married, have children, and live happily ever after. This idea is still valid for some couples, but the number of United…

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From the time they can understand what sex is, religious leaders worldwide and the Bible teach Christians that sex before marriage is wrong. Naturally, there will be some Christians that deviate from that ideal. However, a majority of believers stick to that notion and refrain from premarital sex. Religious worldviews and attitudes may be a…

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If you ask any parent, they’ll tell you that their children were the best thing ever to happen to them. Few choices are more important than having children, and psychologists have figured out what having children means for happiness. Some scholars believe that if you want to be happy, it’s best not to have children.…

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Dating has certainly evolved throughout the years. Before the days of online dating and dating apps, it was traditional to meet your spouse through your family, friends, or neighbors. Meeting your spouse at work was also a viable option. However, the 2010s brought in a new era of ways to meet your spouse. According to…

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Pass the ben and jerry's pint of chocolate therapy ladies because research says breakups are tougher for men.

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