I met my husband at work, and then we quit our jobs to travel the world together. On that 18-month-long trip, we eloped.

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The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping.

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I've been a military spouse for 7 years. It's harder than I ever could've imagined.

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Author Allie Hubers and her partner in college
I've been married to an Air Force officer for years, and I never could've imagined how challenging and unpredictable our life would be.

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A happy couple, married for 54 years, shares the 3 keys to their successful relationship and how to enjoy each day

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Joy (left) and Dan (right) Flynn say gratitude is one of the keys to their successful marriage.

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Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success

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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama

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I fell in love with my friend's twin. We had only dated long-distance before he proposed and I said 'yes.'

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The author got engaged to her now-husband after only dating long distance.

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'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary shares 5 pieces of blunt life advice: 'You have to learn how to shut up'

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Kevin O'Leary
Kevin O'Leary is an investor on "Shark Tank."

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A wedding therapist says you shouldn't get engaged if you haven't talked about these 5 things with your partner

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A woman twists an engagement ring around her finger.
You should be discussing kids, finances, and sex with your partner before getting engaged.

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My fiancé and I feel no connection to our last names. We're debating whether to create a new one when we marry.

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S. Nicole Lane leaning on her finace in a restaurant
The author and her fiancé are considering creating a new last name when they get married.

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Rob Lowe, who's been married for 33 years, said going to couples therapy should be no different than going to a personal trainer

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Rob Lowe and his wife.
Rob Lowe and his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, married in 1991 and have two sons.

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My wife isn't 'just' a stepmom to my son. He sees her as his other mom.

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Sa'iyda Shabazz holding hands with her son and stepmom
The writer, left, and her son with his stepmom.

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