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7 Ways You May Be Setting Your Marriage Up to Fail

October 23, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.

Photo by: Rafael Pinto
Comparing your life to Facebook
This will lead to disappointment every time. Not to mention half of the people on Facebook are lying about their lives anyway.
**Related: 25 things women will never understand about men**

How do couples that have been together for years drift apart? The best way you can prevent this question from arising in regards to your own relationship is by examining what you're doing right now. To make sure you keep the focus on your relationship, and finish like you started (or hopefully even better), here are 7 ways you're setting your marriage up for failure. After you view the list let me know if I missed anything in the comment section below. - By Lamar Tyler

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