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Nov 2024
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2372: Should I Get Married Based Simply ...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2372:

Evan Marc Katz advises against getting married just because of the desire for marriage and children, especially if the relationship lacks passion and connection. Using a letter from a reader, Katz emphasizes the importance of genuine compatibility, mutual affection, and a healthy relationship. He warns that marriage and kids often magnify existing issues rather than fix them.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/marriage/should-i-get-married-based-simply-on-the-desire-to-be-married

Quotes to ponder:

"Marriage and kids do not FIX your relationship issues; it MAGNIFIES them."

"You need to really LIKE each other. You need to really GET ALONG with each other."

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