5 Behaviors of Manipulative People

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Many of us like to think the best of people. We like to think that they shoot straight and are forthright in their intentions. We also like to believe that they will ask for what they want and not resort to crazy tactics to get it. Unfortunately, however, there are times when we…

The 11 worst reasons to get married

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Did you think your marriage would last forever on the day of your wedding? Or were you full of dread and trepidation? According to a rather interesting story in USA Today, each year, loads of couples walk down the aisle even when they sense their relationship is doomed.

The paper consulted several sources (marriage counselors, sociologists, academics who study relationships) and found that a surprising number of brides- and grooms-to be are none too thrilled when the wedding bells ring. Author Carl Weisman, whose in-depth interviews with divorced Americans are compiled in a new book, "Serious Doubts: Why People Marry When They Know It Won't Last," surveyed 1,036 people while researching his work and found a common thread: "They all ignored their inner voice," he told USA Today. "They knew it wasn't going to last."

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5 Behaviors of Manipulative People

The 11 worst reasons to get married