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We both lived with our families at home. We used to call each other every night but only see each other once a week; now we’re together 24-7.

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We used to call each other every night but only see each other once a week. Now—thanks to the pandemic—we’re together 24-7.

We Didn't Live Together Before We Got Married

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You know those squabbles you find yourself in with your significant other, that ones you never saw coming? They're pretty easy to avoid.

Relationship drill: Five things to avoid saying to your partner

5 phrases to not say to your partner if you want to stay together in 2017

From secret credit cards and covert shoe addictions, money cheating (AKA financial infidelity) is more common and complicated than you think. Here's why.

Money cheating: Why do so many couples lie about spending?

From secret credit cards and covert shoe addictions, financial infidelity is more common and complicated than you think.

Money cheating: Why do so many couples brazenly lie to each other about spending?

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After 45 years of marriage, Atwood is still Graeme Gibson's No. 1 fan.

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