Fidelity to marriage is good for you. The surprising benefits of faithfulness
June is Fidelity Month — a time to celebrate faithfulness to God, our spouses and families, our communities, and our country. At a moment when our culture increasingly celebrates autonomy and self-fulfillment, fidelity can seem old-fashioned. Yet the evidence points in the opposite direction. Faithful marriages are associated with better physical health, greater emotional well-being, […]
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June is Fidelity Month — a time to celebrate faithfulness to God, our spouses and families, our communities, and our country. At a moment when our culture increasingly celebrates autonomy and self-fulfillment, fidelity can seem old-fashioned. Yet the evidence points in the opposite direction. Faithful marriages are associated with better physical health, greater emotional well-being, increased financial stability, and deeper happiness. That’s because fidelity is more than a promise. It is the foundation of trust. It creates the security that allows husbands, wives, and children to flourish. Recommended Stories Decision Day isn’t a celebration.
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