All those friends who say, "marriage is work" are right, but maybe not in the way you think. "Work" doesn't have to be a negative term. In fact, if you're willing to put in just a little bit of effort, you might find married life is better than dating—and more fun than you ever thought it could be. Here, Anita A. Chlipala, LMFT, founder of Relationship Reality 312 in Chicago, shares her tips for a happy—and stress-free—relationship.

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