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How do you build an affair-proof marriage? Dr. Willard Harley knows the secret! Willard is the creator of Marriage Builders and the author of His Needs Her Needs: Making Romantic Love Last. With decades of marriage under his belt and a lifetime of expertise counseling couples through a gamut of sticky situations, he talks about his heartfelt mission to help people take the steps needed to steer clear of infidelity. Willard also highlights a growing trend among young adults: the fear of matrimony. What is driving this fear? Is it generational trauma? Is it seen as a cultural norm? Willard observes that as society becomes more sophisticated and educated, the more fearful they become of marriage. Willard is passionate about addressing these fears and encouraging healthy marriages.

TAKEAWAYS

Those who get married today tend to have fewer children than previous generations

Willard says that up to 70 percent of marriages are affected by infidelity

Staying in love makes remaining faithful a lot easier and dating your spouse is a great way to enjoy the best things about life

Fear of marriage likely stems from observing unhappy parental figures

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