7 facts about relationships everyone should know before getting married

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Things to think about before you tie the knot.

Although fewer young people are getting married today than ever before, research suggests that getting and staying married is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

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As the New York Times concluded, "being married makes people happier and more satisfied with their lives than those who remain single - particularly during the most stressful periods, like midlife crises."

Drake Baer contributed to this story.