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Is the fifth year of a relationship the hardest?

A study of 2000 married UK adults in 2013 found that the third year of marriage is the best and easiest, whilst the fifth year was hardest due to exhaustion, tougher workload and children. The study, carried out by family law specialists Slater & Gordon, examined the dynamics of modern married life.

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A study of 2000 married UK adults in 2013 found that the third year of marriage is the best and easiest, whilst the fifth year was hardest due to exhaustion, tougher workload and children. The study, carried out by family law specialists Slater & Gordon, examined the dynamics of modern married life. Many couples expressed that by their third year of marriage both parties were content in many aspects including financial and sharing a home. This is likely to be good news for famous couples including Prince William and Kate Middleton, Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato, and Kate Moss and musician husband Jamie Hince who should all be enjoying their third year of marriage after tying the knot back in 2011. In contrast, the study also found that couples believed the fifth year to be hardest to overcome due to tiredness, and even exhaustion over work and children. Amanda McAlister, family lawyer at Slater & Gordon said: ‘Its not very often we see clients in those first few years of marriage but by the five year mark or a couple of years after they have children we often have married couples asking us for advice. She went on to say that often people find that marriage isn’t quite what they imagined. ‘The buzz of the first few years where everything is new is hard to maintain and often people find that married life hasn’t lived up to their expectations’ The study found that major strains included children, financial worries, sharing of chores, unbalanced sex drives and different hobbies/social preferences. 1 in 3 people revealed that they didn’t feel as though there was enough affection in their marriage, whilst a massive 1 in 5 stated that there were days where they regretted getting married altogether. As researchers delved into the lives of the couples, they found seven years of marriage to be ‘the wall’ which if overcome successfully, paved the way for a long and happy marriage. A major factor in couple’s unhappiness seemed to be the ‘emotional comedown’ from the fairy tale of meeting each other and their wedding day. Amanda McAllister added ‘People often get so overwhelmed by the first few years they forget that a successful marriage requires work. Marriages have ups and downs and highs and lows’ If you feel you may be struggling in an unhappy marriage, have concerns about your partner or simply have questions about the future of your love life, our psychics are always available to offer you friendly support and guidance. Because of our readers experience with relationship advice, you can be sure that you will be talking to a professional psychic who will uphold the trust you’ve placed in them Specialist love and relationship readers include Marcus, Dayity, Matthew, Mavis and Yianna amongst others. For an in-depth relationship reading right now, call one of our readers (see our psychics page) and pay via your phone bill or by credit card.

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What makes a man happy with a woman?

To make your man happy emotionally, you have to be attentive to his needs and to know when to give him space. To make your man happy sexually, you have to want to try new things and to be bold and adventurous. But the most important part is that you are feeling happy while you're pleasing your man.

This article was co-authored by Alysha Jeney, MA, LMFT . Alysha Jeney is a Licensed Relationship Therapist, the Owner of Modern Love Counseling, and the Co-Founder of The Modern Love Box. She specializes in relationship therapy, intimacy building, and existential exploration. Alysha holds a BA in Psychology from The Metropolitan State University of Denver and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Regis University. She has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post and The Huffington Post. This article has been viewed 944,977 times.

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To make your man happy emotionally and sexually in your relationship, remember to be attentive to his needs and ready to try new things. For example, learn your man’s moods so that when he’s brooding you know to leave him alone, but when he’s upset and wants to be comforted you’re there for him. In addition to knowing your man’s emotional needs, encourage him by giving him sincere compliments, like "I know you'll ace your test" or "You'll do great at your interview." When it comes to his sexual satisfaction, learn what kinds of touches turn him on, like a kiss on the neck, a nibble on his ear, or a hand on the small of his back. Another way to make your man happy is to be more adventurous, such as trying new positions or making out in new places, like the movie theater or car. To learn how to give your man enough space to keep him happy, keep reading!

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