Self understanding is the first step towards having a good relationship. Marriage is not easy. There’s no such thing as a soul mate. Communications skills are important. If you already know these things, then you’ve probably taken Northwestern’s Marriage 101 class (or had these theories yelled at you by a loved one).

+ Pew: A record share of wives are more educated than their husbands.

+ From This American Life, stories of people going to extremes to find and pursue their one true love.