Showing posts with label extended family. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Extended Family Moving Closer? Sounds Great for Marriage


 
According to a recent New York Times article, the typical adult now lives only 18 miles from his/her mother. Over the last few decades, Americans have become less mobile. Extended family nearby is a terrific indicator for healthy marriages because it means we’re becoming a country of close-knit families. Members of multiple generations can lean on one another for financial and practical support. And close proximity to Grandchildren = Priceless.