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In a new poll of more than 1,000 Americans who are in a serious relationship, 97% of people admitted to arguing with their significant other. 16% of people say they argue once a year or less, and another 16% say they fight “multiple times a year.” On the flipside, 8% argue “at least once a day” . . . 11% say it’s “multiple times a week” . . . and another 11% say they fight once a week.
The most common things couples argue about are: “Tone of voice or attitude” . . . money . . . “communication styles” . . . household chores . . . family . . . and amount of quality time spent together. Perhaps not surprisingly, older couples are more likely to fight over attitude and communication . . . while younger couples are more likely to fight over substantive issues, like money, “life decisions,” sex, parenting, and jealousy.
Despite all that arguing though, a new study just found that being married is a GOOD thing . . . and it can reduce your chances of an early death by 20%.
The study didn’t explain the correlation, but researchers speculated that it COULD have something to do with two heads being better than one when it comes to things like health, medical treatment, and even money.
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