Cohabitating is not the Same as Commitment
Experts say men who cohabit with women are less bound to marry.
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Intentional Marriage: Your Rituals Will Set You Free
I had a fascinating conversation with the taxi driver on the way from the airport to this conference.  When he mentioned his wife, I asked him how long he had been married.  "Forty-seven years married," he said, "and I’m 68 years old."  He was an African-American gentleman who seemed...

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Why Marriage Matters, Second Edition:
Sixteen of the top scholars on family life have re-issued a joint report on the importance of marriage. First released in 2002, the newly revised edition highlights five new themes in marriage-related research.
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Taking a Daily Temperature Reading of Your Relationship
We know communication is important, but just how do we do it? The Daily Temperature Reading is a step-by-step guide to getting it right. Practice for a month and soon the behaviors will become habits...
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