Why Conflict In Your Marriage Is Good For You From The Start

Is the first year of marriage the hardest? Is early conflict a bad sign? What would you say? Newsweek asked—and your Love Scientist answered. 
https://www.newsweek.com/first-year-marriage-hardest-2013087

Some of the best relationship scientists in the world thought fighting early in marriage spelled doom. 

Then, they found out…they were wrong.

Conflict early in your marriage may be something you’d rather avoid…but, done right, it’s actually good for you. And some fights simply must be had. 

Check it out! 

https://www.newsweek.com/first-year-marriage-hardest-2013087 

Cheers,

Duana

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Is there more than one secret to a great marriag

“The secret to a great marriage is _________.” Well…it’s not just one secret. In fact, many of you gave fantastic, accurate answers in an earlier post on my social media. And great news: these tips are learnable and doable. (Are you already doing things that make a great partnership?) Find out whether you and I gave the same answers—at Newsweek today!

https://www.newsweek.com/best-advice-newlywed-couple-usa-2014012

Cheers,

Duana

Want more love in your life? Whether you’re single, partnered, or questioning anything about relationships, get coaching with Dr. Duana Welch, the original Love Scientist and Love Factually author:

http://www.lovesciencemedia.com/consult/

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For a happier marriage, celebrate more

Marriage isn’t just for the bad times, and in fact, how you react to your beloved’s good news could be crucial.  Brain scans show that happier couples are happy for each other, and pay attention to one another’s happiness: 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3196916/The-secret-lasting-marriage-happy-one-Brain-scans-reveal-strong-couples-share-s-joy.html

Arranged Marriage~American Style

Wise Readers, today I’m posting at Psychology Today!  Even if you’re not from an arranged-marriage culture, could arranging your own life partnership be the way to go? The science says yes. Here’s why, and how.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/love-proof/201411/arranged-marriage-american-style

Cheers,

Duana

Separate Rooms, Separate Sex Lives? When snoring comes between you

Dear Duana,My husband has a serious snoring problem. Ear plugs for me and nasal strips for him don’t work, and the guest room is now mine….I get more sleep this way, but we have less sex and I feel less connected to him. Do you think it’s a bad thing for us to sleep apart? Dear Callie, If you could win a million dollars, or have guaranteed restful, energizing sleep every night for the rest of your life, which would you pick? If research is any guide, you’d be wise to select sleep. But that doesn’t mean sleeping apart is the best plan…

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