Researchers say that newlyweds experience the joy of wedded bliss for an average of two years before returning to a “normal” state of happiness. If the marriage survives 18-20 years of child rearing, couples may return to a heightened state of joy when they rekindle their connection in the empty nest. New love is exciting because it’s new. We thrive on variety and interjecting new, fun activities into the humdrum of life can help defend your marriage from the dreaded 7-year slump. Read the whole article at NYTimes.com.
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