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What does it mean?
Successful marriages adapt as partners evolve, allowing love to shift rather than stay static.
In plain terms
A good marriage changes as the people in it change.
What can you take from it?
Expect relationships to evolve and allow space for personal growth.

Where it applies

  • counseling
  • family life
  • self improvement

Putting it to work

  • couples therapy
  • marriage workshops
  • personal coaching

Questions to consider

  • How has your relationship changed over time?
  • What does growth look like in your partnership?

Another view

Some partnerships may not survive changes if one person refuses to adapt.

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