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    5 Reasons Kate and William's Marriage Will Last

    By Ava Feuer, REDBOOK

    A marriage and family therapist, Carin Goldstein has more than ten years of experience helping couples. But, she thinks that Prince William and Kate Middleton will need little assistance in weathering their marriage. Read on for five reasons the future king and queen of England will enjoy a long, happy marriage.

    1. William and Kate's union is the result of a nine-year courtship, which began as a friendship when they first met in college. The length of their relationship has allowed for a true, intimate connection between the two, and is a strong contrast to the six-month courtship of William's parents.

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    2. Several articles have reported that in his early 20's, William already knew that he would not marry before age 28 because he wanted to be absolutely sure of his future spouse, and not fall into the same shoes of his father. This mature perspective has not only allowed him to choose a solid life partner. It will also help him grow with Kate in a collaborative way. A couple with a team-like dynamic is more likely to have a strong future together.

    3. Right out of the gates, William's choice to propose to Kate was for all the "right" reasons, unlike as his father, Charles, who felt pressure to wed as the heir to the throne. Given that William does not yet face that responsibility, it is safe to assume that William and Kate's marriage is about the bond between them, and not about William feeling "royal" pressure.

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    4.William and Kate share similar, unpretentious values -- various reports have noted that the couple does not plan on having the typical royal lifestyle and will be more hands-on with their daily routines -- and charitable streaks. This will definitely act as strong glue for the couple during challenging times.

    5. As cliché as it sounds, marriage requires patience. Kate has already shown the world that she is one patient woman. Over the span of nine years, the couple became friends, dated for several years, broke up because William did not want to jump into marriage prematurely, stayed friends, and ultimately rekindled the romance. As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait, and this couple is a "good thing."

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    Carin Goldstein is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Los Angeles. She is a contributing expert for Parents Ask and maintains the blog, Be the Smart Wife.

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    26 comments

    • Vic  •  1 year 0 months ago
      The media shouldn't put so much pressure on them to be this perfect couple. It's already bad enough that people want to idealize their relationship to be this fairy tale romance. They are allowed to have their mistakes and even if they fail and it won't mean a darn thing, just that they are human all the same.
      Besides, nothing that they are currently doing now will ever prevent their marriage from breaking up in the future because marriage is something that requires constant and continual work. Of course they have much better odds but nothing is ever a sure thing and they are allowed to be human.
      Wishing them the best!
    • K  •  1 year 0 months ago
      All you can do is hope for the best. They're happy together, and that is what matters. If you expect failure, that is what you will get, but they plan to be together, and that is part of what keeps people together.
    • topguy10  •  1 year 0 months ago
      I hope it lasts too and they certainly did all the right things to build and create that, but let's check back with them in five and then 10 years before we start "assuming" it's a given.
    • Ray  •  1 year 1 month ago
      I think they will last. Kate seems to know what she is into unlike Diana....
    • jennifer  •  1 year 1 month ago
      i hope they have a beautiful and wonderful life together.
    • Courtney  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Jeez! I know it's good to be realistic, but COME ON PEOPLE!!! All we can do is hope this union lasts well into the couple's late years, and that it is filled with love, trust, and joy; however, we cannot and should not attempt to predict the future. Even so, though, if you don't think they'll last, at least have some respect!
    • Ateeq-ur-  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Reasons are good, and its seems to be very happy Royal couple and who know what would be the future, either from Astrology or any other source of future forecast. But what i believe it would definitely be very good Couple for the whole life and for the whole nation. God Bless them. Regards

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    • makamae  •  1 year 1 month ago
      They will last
    • Cindy  •  1 year 1 month ago
      they will last
    • Julie  •  1 year 1 month ago
      All these people saying hurtful and mean comments are just jealous that no one would want to be with their poisonous ass! Didn't your parents ever teach that you that if you don't have anything good to say then don't say anything at all?

      I think they're a lovely couple and wish the best of luck and lots of happiness in the future.
    • Barbara  •  1 year 1 month ago
      they are a beautiful couple and have had many years to figure one another out. Priness Diane will watch over them and William has the love of his mom and Kate has Dianes sweet kindness. Do not judge them as you would not to be judged yourself. God Bless and All the Luck in the World.
    • Runa  •  1 year 1 month ago
      One thing I've noticed is that the children of divorced people seem intensely dedicated to not following in their parents' footsteps. They are more willing to compromise and work through problems than end their relationships, and I'm using the term loosely; my friends whose parents divorced always seem more willing to try to mend the breach when we argue (not to the point of being a doormat, though).
    • A Yahoo! User  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Dang.
    • pinklady25  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Haters. They will last, they seem happy and have already been together for a while now.
    • JT  •  1 year 1 month ago
      I agree, ILoveFriday. Haters gonna hate!

      I definitely think they'll last, for all the reasons listed.

      And for those hating on Prince William's looks...sure, he does have the forehead and teeth, but he's an improvement from his dad. His beautiful mother helped with that.
    • I beLIEve  •  1 year 1 month ago
      They won't last. Mark my words.
    • ILoveFriday  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Lol, what a bunch of haters!! I think they'll last - good luck!! (but thank goodness the wedding is over!)
    • rain  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Come on now, he is a fphag

      Screw these people~ We had 1776 for a reason
    • t hin  •  1 year 1 month ago
      not ##C$ way; these two fX$$INg looser will not last more then two year. tight assed toffee nosed as##Hle!1
    • LoveToBake  •  1 year 1 month ago
      I definately think that they'll last. It's a marriage based on friendship, mutual respect, and love. That's all anyone can really ask for.

      For all the haters.....green really isn't your color.

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