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Marriage Therapists Say These 6 Things Can Slowly Kill A Marriage

Forget about infidelity or lying to your spouse about your finances: there are other, less-talked behaviors that are just as destructive to a marriage ― and you and your partner are probably guilty of some of them. Below, marriage therapists share six behaviors that can silently kill a marriage. More.

Get happy instead of pursuing an empty American Dream.

The American Dream does not work. We are taught to succeed, then we will be happy. Science has proven that it works in exactly the opposite way. Happy people are more productive, resilient and have greater success. They are not only better at getting jobs, but keeping them, as well. Happier people are healthier and …

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Psychologists Say Doing These 7 Activities Will Make You Happier

Happiness is good for you. Psychology research shows that happy people make more money, perform better at work, live longer, and have better marriages than everyone else. But the causes of happiness are elusive — philosophers have been trying to figure it out for thousands of years. Over the past few decades psychological science has …

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The 7 Most Ignored Relationship Issues, According To Marriage Therapists

Couples often come into therapy complaining of communication problems, meddling in-laws, sex and money issues ― but those are just the most obvious problems counselors hear about. Below, marriage therapists share seven of the most overlooked reasons couples come to therapy and how to avoid each in your own relationship. More.

9 Signs He or She Is Not The Marrying Type, According To Marriage Counselors

Do you get the sense that your partner doesn’t want to settle down? Read on. He’s perfect for you… on paper. But there are cracks in the foundation of your relationship that make you question if he’ll ever settle down. Read on for nine signs he’s just not the marrying type, according to marriage counselors. …

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8 Things You’ve Been Taught About Marriage That Are Totally Wrong

A word to the wise from marriage therapists: Don’t buy into every piece of relationship advice you read in a magazine or hear from a well-meaning aunt. (For instance, “don’t go to bed angry” is total malarkey; it’s probably better for you and your partner to address the issue in the A.M., when cooler heads …

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