Put A Ring On It: Trial separation versus trial marriage
How living apart can get you closer to commitment than living together.
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How living apart can get you closer to commitment than living together.
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Male Female Differences Your relationship needs help, and fast. He’s arguing. Or worse—he’s ignoring you. What to do?
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Relationship Building It’s a bigger money-maker than all pro sports—combined, every year. But what impact does porn have on relationships?
Dear Duana, I think I’ve met The One. Aaron has asked me to move in with him, in another city, and said then he’ll propose in a year…I have a five-year-old daughter and a job, but for Mr. Right, we’ll move. I read your articles about cohabitation, though, and want to know what you’ve got against living together? Dear Anna,indeed, I’ve got something against living together. Because even though cohabitation is extremely common, research has something against it—for all but two sorts of couples:
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Marriage Proposal Wise Readers, What if it’s the biodad who’s giving his kids an easier time? How can you save your marriage even if he won’t get on the same Team? Bioparents and biokids need alone-time—but why might stepdad/stepkid alone-time be dangerous? What if you know you don’t like the kid—should you get married anyway? Is there an evolved psychology behind Evil Stepmothering? How long does it take to make Steps feel like Family? And how many baggages can you carry? Read on!
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