YourTango Experts Melanie Gorman

Why Marrying A Person Who Is Just Like Your Parent Kills Your Sex Life

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It’s kind of spooky. Have you ever heard the saying that we marry our parents? Turns out, there’s actually some truth to it! A study out of University of St. Andrews showed that we tend to find partners who share a lot of physical characteristics of our parents, as well as personality traits. It’s always … Read more

4 Reasons Why People Can’t See Divorce Coming Until It’s Too Late

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It shouldn’t be a surprise. Divorce can be such an eye-opening reality for so many married couples, but you still hear stories of people who say they were completely shocked when their spouse asked for a separation. When you’re looking from the outside in, it can be hard to wrap your head around this. How … Read more