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Divorce
Do Half of All Marriages Really End in Divorce?

Renée Peltz Dennison Ph.D. on April 24, 2017

Does the thought that half of all marriages end in divorce have you afraid to tie the knot? That statistic is outdated, and knowing more about the facts can ease your fear.

Does the thought that half of all marriages end in divorce have you afraid to tie the knot? That statistic is outdated, and knowing more about the facts can ease your fear.

Marriage
When It Comes to Marriage, Is All Conflict Bad?

Renée Peltz Dennison Ph.D. on July 18, 2016

Are you worried that your marriage is in trouble because you are fighting with your spouse? In fact, some conflict can actually be good, and avoiding conflict can be even worse.

Are you worried that your marriage is in trouble because you are fighting with your spouse? In fact, some conflict can actually be good, and avoiding conflict can be even worse.

Marriage
When It Comes to Weddings, Does Cost Really Matter?

Renée Peltz Dennison Ph.D. on April 17, 2016

Many believe that the more expensive a wedding, the better the marriage. But Hollywood suggests the opposite may be true. What is the truth about wedding cost and marital success?

Many believe that the more expensive a wedding, the better the marriage. But Hollywood suggests the opposite may be true. What is the truth about wedding cost and marital success?

Marriage
It Is Time to Legalize and Accept Same-Sex Marriage

Renée Peltz Dennison Ph.D. on June 25, 2015

Researchers, the majority of the American public, and even advertisers are calling for acceptance of same-sex marriage—isn’t it time the Supreme Court and our legal system followed suit?

Researchers, the majority of the American public, and even advertisers are calling for acceptance of same-sex marriage—isn’t it time the Supreme Court and our legal system followed suit?

Divorce
Are Children of Divorce Doomed to Fail?

Renée Peltz Dennison Ph.D. on August 2, 2014

Although there is a large body of research showing that those who experienced a parental divorce are more likely to divorce, recent research shows that there is more to the story.

Although there is a large body of research showing that those who experienced a parental divorce are more likely to divorce, recent research shows that there is more to the story.