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2/17 - IT'S GOOD TO FIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR KIDS?
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2/17/2012 2:30:00 PM
A new survey found that arguing once a week can be the secret to strong, happy couples -- as long as the arguing isn't abusive. Conducted in India, the study of married couples found that 44 percent of pairs believe that fighting 'helps keep the lines of communication open.' It also found that fighting in front of children can be a good thing -- provided the irritation is dealt with respectfully and couples are able to show kids that they have moved on quickly and positively. There's even a strategy to a healthy argument. 'A soft start-up is the best way', according to Professor Doherty, who says that a hard opener - attacking or blaming, for example - immediately puts a partner on the defensive. (Daily Mail)
2/16 - DOUBLE DATING MAKES INDIVIDUAL RELATIONSHIPS STRONGER
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2/16/2012 2:30:00 PM
Double dating is good for your relationship. New research found that relationships of people who spent time going out with other couples tended to last much longer. Not only did it increase their attraction for each other but it also appeared to increase their understanding of the opposite sex. Psychologists say having a 'mirror couple' to socialize with allows us to learn from the ways other couples interact and negotiate differences. The social interaction also allowed each individual to see their partners 'at their best', interacting in a warm and positive way with others. (Daily Mail)
2/15 - 55-HOUR WORK WEEKS LEAD TO DEPRESSION
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2/15/2012 2:30:00 PM
People who spend long hours at the office are more than twice as likely to develop depression as those who do a regular 9-5 day. Researchers found those who spend more than 11 hours a day -- or 55 hours a week -- at their desk faced a higher risk. The most susceptible were women, younger people and those on a low pay grade with moderate alcohol consumption. The researchers said it seemed some who earned more could be 'buffered' from depression by having a job they enjoyed, or higher levels of 'social support' such as staff who could do things for them. But women in high-earning jobs were more likely to suffer depression, as they may have been more likely to have multiple responsibilities outside work, and younger people -- perhaps coping with trying to excel in their career, while facing family and financial demands -- also experienced higher ...
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