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8 Relationship Myths—Debunked

There’s lots of marital advice out there, but plenty of it is bogus. Experts tell you what to believe and what to ignore.

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The couple that plays together, stays together.

Think you both need to love reality TV and tennis to have a solid marriage? Think again. Sharing some interests is great, but you should have some on-your-own activities to keep your life fresh and interesting. “Couples who do everything together make me nervous because they veer toward the codependent end of the relationship spectrum,” says Dr. Seth Meyers, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of Dr. Seth's Love Prescription: Overcome Relationship Repetition Syndrome and Find the Love You Deserve.

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