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The one word that sums up my marriage

We wanted to get the real deal on marriage — in a nutshell. Here's how 18 women boil down modern matrimony.
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Marriage is a blessing Next Slide

"Blessing." — Stephanie Cancellieri, 34

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"Disney-esque." — Jessica M. Evans, via Facebook

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"Challenging." — Tammy Pannell Nunn, via Facebook

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"Comfortable." — Janet Hayes-Young, via Facebook

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Previous Slide Marriage is complex Next Slide

"Complex." — A Louise Collins, via Facebook

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"Geeky." — Alexis Blake Hogan, via Facebook

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Previous Slide Marriage is a compromise Next Slide

"Compromise." — Katherine Deordio, 29

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Previous Slide Marriage is delicious Next Slide

"Delicious!" — Meshe Armstrong, via Twitter

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"All-purpose." — Lori Nordine-Town, via Facebook

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"Evolving." — Allison Sklaney, 36

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I see only 50% representation, are these clueless men being strung along with domineering women who only care about how they feel? Until these guys get their acknowledgement there will always be a cyclic feeling of oppression lack of eagerness into helping these guys to appreciate the status quo institution of marriage the same way women view it (safety net?)
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