Recent studies have shown that being married can make people happier compared to those who aren’t married. Economist Sam Peltzman’s latest research suggests that marriage is the key factor in determining happiness, with married individuals being 30% more likely to report being happy than unmarried individuals. Further studies indicate that married people tend to have…
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My husband and I had a little argument last week. It wasn’t a big deal, just one of those everyday disagreements. But you know what? Our four-year-old reacted in a surprising way. He saw us arguing and got upset. So upset, in fact, that he pretended to punch my husband. When we asked him what…
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It’s an election year, which means more news, more debates, and more campaign ads are on the horizon. While many have figured out how to avoid heated politically-fueled conversations around extended family members, it’s more challenging to keep the peace when you and your spouse have different political views. As the political landscapes become increasingly…
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Is Marriage Beneficial To Happiness?
Recent studies have shown that being married can make people happier compared to those who aren’t married. Economist Sam Peltzman’s latest research suggests that marriage is the key factor in determining happiness, with married individuals being 30% more likely to report being happy than unmarried individuals. Further studies indicate that married people tend to have…
The Impact of Parents Arguing in Front of Kids
My husband and I had a little argument last week. It wasn’t a big deal, just one of those everyday disagreements. But you know what? Our four-year-old reacted in a surprising way. He saw us arguing and got upset. So upset, in fact, that he pretended to punch my husband. When we asked him what…
How to Navigate Different Political Views in Marriage
It’s an election year, which means more news, more debates, and more campaign ads are on the horizon. While many have figured out how to avoid heated politically-fueled conversations around extended family members, it’s more challenging to keep the peace when you and your spouse have different political views. As the political landscapes become increasingly…