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Marriage Myths -- Don't Believe These Myths About Marriage

Remember... none of these statements are true!

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  • Loneliness will end with marriage.
  • Spouses should be able to read one another's minds.
  • Men like and need sex more than women.
  • If a couple truly loves one another, they won't have problems.
  • Marriage makes a person a complete human being.
  • Married couples should do everything together.
  • Everyone should be married.
  • Having money will solve all problems.
  • People who abuse their spouses can't control their anger.
  • Romance is never ending in a marriage.
  • Marriage makes people happy.
  • Children can hold a family together.
  • A person's family background has no effect on their marriage.
  • Married people don't masturbate.
  • Arguing destroys a marriage.
  • He/she will change after marriage.
  • Sex lessens as a couple grows older.
  • There is only one person in the world for each of us.
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