15 relationship facts everybody should know before getting married

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Read before you put a ring on it.

If there's a good time to reflect on your relationship and where it's headed, it's Valentine's Day.

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We've taken this opportunity to round up scientific research on the specific factors that can make or break a romantic relationship.

Below, we've listed 15 nontrivial things you might want to keep in mind before hiring a wedding planner.