I married a cult leader at 18. I tried escaping 10 different times, but the system made it nearly impossible.

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A recent photo of Briell Decker with her newborn.
A recent photo of Decker with her newborn.

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I'm an Aussie married to an American. We've had to adjust to some unexpected cultural differences and quirks.

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The writer and his wife standing in front of a giant prawn sculpture in Australia.
My wife and I have a lot in common, but there are certain moments that remind me we grew up thousands of miles apart.

Ash Jurberg

We're young, in love, and sleep in separate bedrooms. It's made our romantic life even better.

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A couple hold eachother in an embrace.
Katie Loftin and Phill Jackson

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I lived alone for 6 weeks before moving in with my boyfriend. It completely changed my outlook on our relationship.

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Living alone before moving in with my partner helped me grow and learn valuable lessons about myself.

Bridgette Ugarte

Actor Jane Seymour, 75, explains why she and her partner celebrate their relationship every month

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Jane Seymour.
Jane Seymour, 75, says having a great relationship is "the icing on the cake."

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I hyphenated my last name when I got married. I regretted it for 25 years, so I'm finally letting go of the hyphen.

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Susan Teresa and her husband in the car
The author (left) hyphenated her last name when she married her husband (right).

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My husband and I just celebrated our 30th anniversary. Here's what I've learned about love, life, and parenting.

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The author (right) celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary.

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I run a business with my husband. We put our marriage first and don't let our egos get in the way — here's my advice.

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Susie Moore and her husband, Heath.

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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings on how he kept his marriage steady while building a business

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Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings has been married for 35 years.

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When we got married, my husband and I fell into traditional roles. Now, we're teaching our kids how to be more equal with their future partners.

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The author;s son helps to cook a meal for the family.
The author said she and her husband are working to make sure their kids know how to share the mental and physical load with their future partners.

Courtesy of Kathy Larson.

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