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“For better or for worse.”

This vow in the marriage ceremony is often misunderstood or undervalued, especially when issues such as disagreements come in. Culture has long implied that marital arguments are taboo in a marriage, and may be a sign that something in the relationship isn’t working.

However, studies in recent years claim that fighting can actually be good for your marriage, and even make it stronger. One study, for example, suggests it is beneficial for married couples to fight at least once a week. { read more }

About Martine De Luna

I'm a freelance writer, editor, blogger and former preschool teacher. Married with one kid, I'm a work-at-home mom, but most of all, a mom-in-the-works. I'm a work in progress, and I believe that living intentionally day by day will help me become the best mom for my child.

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It takes a village...

My husband and I have been married for two years. Over the course of our short marriage, we’ve thrown fits, made countless chicken tacos, dined at amazing restaurants, and laughed until we’ve cried.

This past weekend, my grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. “Goodness,” I thought. “60 years is a long time.” As I stood watching my grandfather toast my grandmother and their long life of partnership, I had one question for them, “How in the world did you do it?”

I approached my 80-year-old grandmother, she put her hand on my shoulder, and simply said, “You get friends and lots of them. Community matters when two people make a life together.” { read more }

About Monet Moutrie

Monet Moutrie is a writer and baker, who lives in Austin, Texas with her three cats and husband. Between government work, graduate school and her own blog, Anecdotes and Apple Cores, nothing sounds better to Monet than an evening of yoga, a cup of Earl Grey tea and a novel. Knock on her front door and you'll find her pulling out a loaf of bread from the oven while brainstorming ideas for her own work of fiction.

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