When we go on family vacations, one of us arrives 3 days early without our kid. It's the secret to our happy marriage.

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The writer and his wife on the water in Kauai.
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My husband and I made a pact never to divorce, even when it felt impossible. 30 years later, I'm glad we stayed.

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Christina Daves and her husband on their wedding day next to the couple decades later
The author and her husband have been married for 30 years.

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Marrying a surgery resident has redefined how I think about relationships. Support is picking up the slack without keeping score.

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The author and her husband in the snow.
The author's husband is a surgeon.

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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.

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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.

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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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