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3 ways to build a happy marriage and avoid divorce | George Blair-West

Choosing to marry and share your life with someone is one of the most important decisions you can make in life. But with divorce rates approaching fifty percent in some parts of the world, it's clear we could use some help picking a partner. In an actionable, eye-opening talk, psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three keys to preventing divorce -- and…

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  1. What Tops George Blair-West's Most Distressing Events? at 0:18

    In his TED Talks Daily talk, psychiatrist George Blair-West cites the inventory that Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe built almost 50 years before his… Full answer

  2. What Do We Know as a Modern Society at 1:38

    That prevention is better than cure. This is why we vaccinate and campaign for so many diseases. Full answer

  3. Why Isn’t There a Divorce Campaign at 2:05

    George Blair-West thinks that maybe it's because the current policy makers are Generation X. Full answer

  4. What Are Three Life Hacks for Preventing Divorce at 3:21

    George Blair-West stresses three things: have more premarital sex and get married when you are older, seek equal power in the relationship, and keep caring… Full answer

  5. Is It Good to Have Sex Outside of Marriage at 4:28

    Blair-West thinks it’s a good thing because a study revealed that in Generation X, 91% of women had premarital sex before the age of 30 is a good thing that… Full answer

  6. What Are the Three Reasons You Should Get Married Later at 5:21

    Getting married later allows the other two preventers of divorce to take play. The second reason is because the human brain grows until at least the age 25. Full answer

  7. What Are the Twenties at 6:20

    These are the ages of rapid change and maturation. Full answer

  8. What Makes Relationships Most Stable and Happy for a Longer Term at 7:02

    The relationships that are most stable and happy over longer term are when the couple shares equally power. They were also influenceable. Full answer

  9. What Pulls Relationships Apart at 8:40

    Reliability, or the lack of it. It takes two forms. You and your partner must follow through on what you say you’re going to do. Full answer

  10. What Decision Does George Blair-West Call Most Important? at 10:29

    Psychiatrist George Blair-West closes his TED Talks Daily talk by saying the most important decision you can make is who you choose as a life partner and as… Full answer

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