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Expensive wedding spending does not buy a longer marriage, and one widely cited study found the opposite pattern. Surveying 3,151 ever-married Americans, economists Andrew Francis-Tan and Hugo Mialon…
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Comparing your marriage to other couples is normal, and research suggests it is usually harmless or even reassuring.…
Social media during divorce is safest when you post far less than usual, because anything you share publicly,…
Adult children moving back home is now an ordinary stage of family life, not a sign that someone…
Moving for your partner can be a smart, loving decision, but research on “tied moves” shows the partner…
When your spouse is depressed, the most useful role you can play is partner, not therapist. Offer steady…
Tell your spouse you want a divorce only after you’ve checked your safety, made a clear decision, and…
Disagree on parenting with your partner? That is normal, and the disagreement itself is rarely the main problem.…
Intercultural relationships tend to succeed or struggle less over dramatic culture clashes than over everyday expectations about family,…
Spouse sides with their parents situations usually get better when you stop asking your partner to choose. The…
Relocating after divorce with children usually requires the other parent’s written consent or a court’s approval, and notice…
Allowance for kids works best as a money-learning tool, not as a wage for chores. Federal research on…
Disagree about having kids with the person you love, and you hit one of the rare conflicts with…
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