Once again, back to the Fifth Splendid Truth: you can build a happy life only on the foundation of your own nature.

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"Steven has now been at home for over six months and we will do all we can to support him and his father so they can live a safe and happy life, which has always been our intention, " she said.

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By talking about your concerns and expectations now, you can build a strong foundation for a healthy, happy sex life -- till death do you part.

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What a relief to know that I can be happy even if every aspect of my life isn't perfect.

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In other words, while we cannot control all of the outcomes we seek in life, we certainly can control our responses to these outcomes and herein lies our potential for a life that is both happy and fulfilled.

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The goal is to have a happy life, not to stay married no matter what, and some degree of freedom and independence can make married people happier.

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