Communication Is Key To Lasting Marriage Says Counselor
Bonnie Johnston reports on marriage expert Maria Mancera of Carbondale who stresses open communication as the core fix for deteriorating marriages. She advises listening, early problem solving, shared finances, and reintroducing dating habits to rekindle closeness for long-term partnership.
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Maria Mancera
Mrs. Marcera
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Mrs. Mancera
Long Happy Marriages Across Southern Illinois Hint at Enduring Bonds
In 1928 couples from Pinckneyville to Anna and Carbondale celebrate half a century together. Pritchetts, Camerons, and Penns recall meeting at fairs, wartime work, and job changes that tested devotion. They emphasize teamwork, trust, and shared memories as keys to lasting marriages.
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Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Lake Heights
J. C. Penn
Lovia Bell
Illinois
Penns
Lovia
Penn
Sam and Cora Woods celebrate 71 years of marriage in Carterville
Nineteen year old Sam Woods courted Cora Jones in 1906. the Carterville couple recalls their romance and life from buggy rides to a new house. Sam worked in coal mines and trucking cattle before building a home 13 years ago. Their daughter says the relationship endures through patience and compromise.
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Washington, D.C
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Carbondale
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the Woods
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Carbondale Herald
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