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Types of Marriages

The saying about different strokes for different folks is true in marriage, too. Many situations and lifestyle choices make for different types of marriages -- some follow the traditional path and some follow a non-traditional path.
Trophy Wife
Definition of the term trophy wife.
Marriage of Convenience
Definition of marriage of convenience.
Open Marriage
Definition of open marriage.
May-December Marriage
The definition of a May-December marriage along with slang terms describing this type of relationship.
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