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  Bad Marriages Strain Women's Hearts, But Not Men's

  Women in strained marriages face risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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  Recession to Fuel More Family Murder, Suicide

  The murder-suicides of a family in Ohio and another in California might be the tip of the iceberg.

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  The Perfect Family Is a Myth

  There's something "right" about a nuclear family, or so we think.

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  At Home, Women Rule

  Women make more decisions than men at home.

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  Older Men Happier Than Older Women

  Happiness boils down to how far you are from attaining your goals.

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  Religion Plays Strong Role in Gay Unions

  Same-sex couples with strong religious beliefs most likely to ritualize their partnerships.

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  Prayer No Guarantee Against Adultery

  Attendance at religious services does predict fidelity.

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  The Shocking Truth About Married Girls

  Why does marriage at a young age bother us so much in Western culture?

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  Why Beautiful Women Marry Less Attractive Men

  Looks continue to matter in romantic relationships.

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  Men Create More Housework for Women

  Marriage means more housework for women.

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  Marriage: It's Only Going to Get Worse

  Over time, spouses find their partners more irritating and demanding.

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  Spouses Who Fight Live Longer

  Spouses who hold in their anger might die earlier than expressive couples.

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  Incest Not So Taboo in Nature

  Humans are likely hard-wired to avoid incest, if conditions are right.

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  DO NOT POST YET

  A happy marriage is nothing but emotions.

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  Working Moms: Keys to Lower Stress

  Find a good husband and keep the faith.

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  Study: Divorced Parents Do a Good Job

  Divorced couples provide parenting on par with married couples.

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  First Rise in U.S. Teen Births Since '91

  The U.S. teen birth rate rises for the first time in 15 years.

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  Forecast: Sex and Marriage with Robots by 2050

  Humans could marry robots within the century. And consummate those vows.

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  Spouses Copy Each Other's Health Habits

  If one spouse gives up a health vice, the other is more likely to do the same.

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  Obesity Epidemic Helps Attraction Among Fat People

  New study suggests people choose partners with similar body fatness.

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  Key to Successful Marriage: Say 'Thank You'

  Gratitude can ease resentments over housework.