Research Question

What Atttibutes do Married Couples Perceive Important to Sustaining a Marriage?

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Results

The results indicated  that the top three important attributes for all couples who were married over 20 years were:

•  love 
• commitment  
• respect

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Conclusion

Falling in love and getting married can leave even the old, feeling young at heart.  Getting married to the one you love and creating your life with that "special someone" can sometimes leave even the young, feeling old and weary.  So what are the secrets to falling in love and having a strong, healthy, long-lasting relationship?   This research will explore the different types of attributes reasearchers think are necesary to maintaining long-lasting, satisfying, sustainable relationships.  The results of the study will demonstrate the top attributes married couples feel are important to having a successful marriage that will survive and thrive throughout the years.

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