We've been married for years, but we both love traveling alone. Solo trips have made our marriage stronger.

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The writer on a solo trip in San Juan.
I traveled to San Juan without my husband, and the solo trip only made our relationship stronger.

Liana Minassian

When my husband wanted to retire early, I agreed to do the same. But I hated retirement life, so I went back to work.

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A couple arguing at home
The author (not pictured) struggled with early retirement.

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The return of the wife guy: Why loving Priscilla made Mark Zuckerberg cool

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Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg
 

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My husband handles all the outside chores, and I handle the inside ones. This compromise is the key to happiness in our marriage.

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a view from inside a washing machine as a couple load it up with their laundry
The author (not pictured) and her husband split their house chores evenly.

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This couple holds an annual 'goals meeting.' In 2024, they saved 6 figures and traveled to Greece and Italy.

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Durelle and Samantha Bailey at a coworking space.
Samantha and Durelle Bailey book a meeting room at a coworking space every year to discuss New Year's goals.

Durelle and Samantha Bailey

My husband likes to keep everything, and I prefer minimalism. A home remodel helped us learn to declutter together.

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Man and woman cleaning at home, dusting dresser and photos.
The author (not pictured) and her husband deal with clutter differently.

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We had an unconventional engagement and wedding. I proposed to him, my engagement ring came after the wedding, and we walked each other down the aisle.

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Maria Polansky and her husband outside on a beach with a blue sky in the background.
The author and her husband had a nontraditional engagement and wedding.

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My husband was unemployed for 7 months. I had to step up to be his support system when his morale slipped.

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a wife supporting and holding her upset husband
The author (not pictured) had to support her husband when he was unemployed.

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I was 7 years sober when I met my husband. I still needed to set boundaries with him when his drinking triggered me.

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Camilla Richardson and her husband embracing
The author (left) had to be open about her sobriety with her husband.

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Ted Danson says he's thankful for not meeting his wife earlier

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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen
Ted Danson is glad he didn't meet his wife, Mary Steenburgen, earlier.

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