I've been with my boyfriend for 12 years. We own a home, are planning to adopt a child, but don't want to marry.

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The author (left) and her partner have been together for 12 years and have no plans on getting married.

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My fiancé and I are planning our wedding, but he's unemployed, and we're in debt. We've had to get creative.

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The author, left, is planning her wedding with her fiancé, right.

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I'm married to an airline pilot. He's away from home for days at a time, but it works for our lifestyle.

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My pilot husband and I took our honeymoon in Hawaii last year.

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I never expected to meet my husband while working at a restaurant together post-college. It was surprisingly romantic.

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The author met her husband while working at a restaurant.

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Getting married in 2024? Here are the top 5 places to tie the knot based on cost, services, and activities

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The American nuclear family is officially over

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The 3 biggest career conflicts couples face — and an expert's advice on how to resolve them

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Sometimes work-related stress can have a severe impact on relationships.

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