“You know it’s never fifty-fifty in a marriage. It’s always seventy-thirty, or sixty-forty. Someone falls in love first. Someone puts someone else up on a pedestal. Someone works very hard to keep things rolling smoothly; someone else sails along for the ride.”
― Jodi Picoult, Mercy

Research by Judith S. Wallerstein, PhD, co-author of the book ”The Good Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts” indicated that couple with good marital life has fulfilled these nine psychological tasks:

1. Separation from Family of Origin:
This is needed to create a sense of identity as a mature adult who is capable enough to uphold responsibility rather than the dependent role as son and daughter. On the contrary, this is not intended to cut family ties and create hostility, but aimed to enhance commitment to the new shift.
2. Building Togetherness and Freedom.
3. Sexual Relationship and Intimacy.
4. Managing Parenthood.
5. Coping With Stress and Crisis.
6. Making a Safe Place for Conflict.
7. Sharing Fun and Laughter.
8. Providing Nurture and Comfort.
9. Keeping The Fascinating Memories Alive.
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