_ MarriageOlder Couples and Quality of Life By article Older adults’ quality of life is linked with the health and cognitive functioning of their spouse, according to new … Read More→
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MarriageWhen One Spouse Stops Driving, Both Suffer Negative Consequences By articleWhen one elderly spouse hangs up the car keys, both partners are less likely to work or volunteer, according to … Read More→
_ Marriage SexSex May "Rebound" in 50-Year Marriages By articlePeople whose marriages last longer than 50 years often see a resurgence in sexual activity, according to new research. The … Read More→
MarriageMarriage Counseling for Older Couples Is Needed By thirdAGE articleThe findings of a nationally representative study done at Michigan State University suggest the need for Marriage Counselling and programs … Read More→
_ MarriageThe Bad-Marriage Factor in Obesity By thirdAGE articleA bad marriage can cause metabolic changes that may lead to obesity, according to new research. The study also showed … Read More→
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_ MarriageA Happy Wife Really Does Mean a Happy Life By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to the success of long-term marriages, a wife’s happiness is more important than her husband’s, according to … Read More→
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_ Marriage“Soulmates” Have the Worst Relationships By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you’re looking for love as a Thirdager, you’re probably best off ditching the notion that finding your “soulmate” will guarantee a good relationship this time around. That’s the finding of research done at the University of Toronto and the University of Southern California. The study was published in 2014 in published the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
_ MarriageAngry Spouses And Low Blood Sugar By Jane Farrell articleLower blood-sugar levels may make married people likelier to be angry at their spouse, new research shows. In a 21-day study, researchers found that blood glucose levels, measured each night, predicted how angry people would be toward their spouse at that time. After the study ended, people with the lower blood glucose levels were also shown in a lab experiment to be more willing to subject their spouse to unpleasant noises than those with higher glucose levels.
MarriageMarriage Not as Heart-Healthy at 50+ By articlePeople who are married have lower rates of several cardiovascular diseases compared with those who are single, divorced or widowed, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session in March 2014 in Washington D.C. However, Boomers and Beyond take note: The relationship between marriage and lower odds of vascular diseases is especially pronounced before age 50. For people aged 50 and younger, marriage is associated with 12 percent lower odds of any vascular disease.
Marriage9 Tips for Emotional Intimacy By Jane Farrell articleBy Paul Dunion When I ask a couple in couples counseling, "So, tell me about the current status of your intimacy,” they inevitably start talking about their sex life. When I proceed to explain I am interested in their emotional intimacy, the male quickly turns his gaze toward his wife and the female typically speaks of the loneliness and isolation she experiences in the marriage. She may not know exactly what, but she does know something is missing in the marriage.
_ MarriageFor Older Couples, Husband’s Health & Happiness Is Crucial By articleA husband’s agreeable personality and good health appear crucial to preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time, according to a release written by Jann Ingmire about a study done at the University of Chicago and published in March 2014 in the Journal of Marriage and Family. The researchers found that the health and happiness of wives play less of a role in limiting marital conflict, perhaps because of different expectations among women and men in durable relationships.
_ Marriage5 Tips to Keep Your Marriage Feeling Young By articleBy DJ Miller There’s popular assumption that once you get married, romance and butterflies fall by the wayside. That stereotype isn't always the case, but too often "to have and to hold" does become an obligation after a few decades. If you're part of a couple that is going through a marital slump after many years, here are tips to help you get out of the rut. Remember Why You Got Married
_ MarriageHappy Couples Can Resolve Fights By Adprime Admin articleJust in time for Valentine’ s Day 2014, Baylor University psychologist Keith Sanford, Ph.D. reports that being critical, angry, and defensive isn't always a bad thing for couples having a big disagreement — provided they are in a satisfying relationship. In that case, they likely will have a "big resolution" regardless of how negative they were during the discussion, according to his study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
_ MarriageDouble Dating Keeps Romance Alive By Adprime Admin articleJust in time for Valentine’s Day, researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit have found that going on a double date may be more effective at reigniting passion in your own relationship than the classic candlelit dinner for two. That result appears to be because striking up a friendship with another couple in which you discuss personal details of your life will bring you closer to your own partner. The study will be presented the week of February 10th 2014 at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in Austin, Texas.