How to Survive the 7 Stages of Marriage

When I married my husband, I thought there were only two stages of marriage: "the wedding" and "the funeral." As it turns out, however, there are several. Sadly, I spent many years mired in a couple of the least pleasurable ones. The good news: you can navigate these stages, and you can eventually reach happily ever after. They aren't as difficult as you might think, and although all couples might not have trouble with them, those that do can definitely make it through with these tips. Click through for how to survivie the 7 stages of marriage! -By Alisa Bowman

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