Marriage is important to Utah residents. Most Utahans feel that marriage may not always be easy, but it’s worth it. For couples who are finding it difficult to communicate or connect with each other, marriage therapy is a great option. Marriage therapy can teach you (or remind you) the communication skills and tools you and your spouse need for a successful marriage.
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Couples who use “we” instead of “me” are better at resolving conflict
A study from the University of California, Berkley, found that spouses who use “we” language are better able to resolve conflicts than those who don’t.
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Kissing is important
According to WomensDay.com, men who kiss their wives in the morning are said to live five years longer than those who don’t.
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Successful marriages = life satisfaction
According to Wake Forest University psychologists, marriage does more to promote life satisfaction than money, sex or even children.
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Trust is vital
More than friendship, laughter, forgiveness, compatibility and sex, married couples name trust as the element crucial for a happy marriage.
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Happy marriage leads to healthy life
People who are married live longer than those who are not and experience lower levels of heart disease and cancer.
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Happy couples talk more
People who are married live longer than those who are not and experience lower levels of heart disease and cancer.
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Happy couples celebrate success
Studies show that the most crucial factor in strengthening your relationship is how you celebrate your partners good news. Happy couples show enthusiasm, ask questions, congratulate their partner and relive the experience with them.
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New experiences renew relationships
Couples who have new experiences together report feeling more loving and supportive towards one another and more satisfied in their marriages.