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- Cheating
Can watching porn be considered cheating?
There is no objective line. It depends on what you and your partner actually agreed, and most couples have never had that conversation. Where it…
Contested2votes11 min read - Parenting
Should parents stay together for the kids?
The research does not support a general rule in either direction. What it does support is that children exposed to sustained, hostile conflict…
Moderate evidence1votes10 min read - Money
Should couples split bills 50/50?
Only if you earn roughly the same and want to stay financially independent. Where incomes differ, an equal split takes a much larger share of…
Moderate evidence1votes12 min read - Sex
How often should married couples have sex?
There is no correct frequency. Survey data puts most married couples somewhere around once a week, with enormous variation, and the best…
Moderate evidence1votes9 min read - Lifestyle
Is it okay to sleep in separate bedrooms?
Yes, and it is more common than most people realise. Sleeping apart is only a problem when it is a way of avoiding each other rather than a way…
Moderate evidence1votes11 min read - Cheating
Can a relationship survive infidelity?
Many do. The most informative evidence comes from couples who entered therapy after an affair and were followed for years afterwards: they…
Moderate evidence10 min read
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