Marriage is meant to last after the party fades.
How far can you afford to bend your values to preserve your relationship? How far can you go in giving yourself up to avoid losing your partner? Most relationships require us to bend to a certain extent, but how much can we bend without a loss of self? There is an inherent paradox in these questions.
I think that some couples make the mistake of thinking that the true sign of a happy couple is wanting to do every last thing together.
Do unmarried, cohabitating couples derive just as many mental, physical and social benefits from their relationships? To sum up the 60-page study: Yes.
While love is still a potent factor in your decision to share your life with another person, friendship cannot be dismissed as a solid component of a healthy, happy relationship.
