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Meeting the Parents
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Marrying into a family with a different standard of pedigree, marrying someone from a different culture, and/or marrying up may present a challenge for some. Continue reading for tips! For Blog Access and Private Society Members.
Familial Ties
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True Benefits of Marriage
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Never Be The First To Break Away
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At age nine I hugged an elder family member. The hug lasted approximately three seconds before I broke away. She scolded me immediately. "Never break a hug first." I carried that rule with me ever since. According to scientists, the benefits of hugging go beyond the warm feeling we may get when we hold someone in our arms. Showing someone support through touch can reduce the stress of the person being comforted. Hugging can also reduce the stress of the person doing the comforting. In a study of over 400 adults, researchers found that hugging may reduce the chance a...
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Dear Parents: Take Advantage of the Summer!
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I was in tenth grade when I received my acceptance into a one week rigorous summer enrichment camp hosted by The Ohio State University through the Fisher College of Business. The camp's primary objective was to allow students to explore careers in accounting--a field I knew I had no interest in. Even as a teen, I knew there was still a huge opportunity at the forefront for me to gain a wealth of knowledge I would not have otherwise known if I were to be selected, so I applied, received my acceptance letter, prepared, and headed to Columbus, Ohio. During...