Myths about marriage/intimate relationship
Almost everyone suffers severe disappointment within a few months after marriage/ intimate relationship. One of the main reasons for this is that modern marriage/ intimate relationship is based on many myths or false assumptions.
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People marry because they love each other.
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Most married/ intimate people love each other.
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Love is necessary for a satisfactory marriage.
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There are inherent behavioural and attitudinal differences between females and males, and these differences cause most marital troubles.
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The advent of children automatically improves a difficult or an unfulfilled marriage.
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Marriage/ intimate relationship cures loneliness.
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If partners fight, they have a poor marriage/ intimate relationship.