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Fortune
Kells McPhillips

The longest, happiest marriages have these 6 defining traits

A happy couple dancing (Credit: Getty Images)

Love is in the air this month, and it seems everyone is on the hunt for that special pairing that can stand the test of time.

Everyone who says “I do” hopes for not just a marriage but a great marriage. One that, according to Christina Eller, LMHC, a psychotherapist specializing in treating couples, is based on “a solid friendship where you're nurturing each other and where you have high regard, fondness, and admiration for one another.” 

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