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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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