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What you don't know about marriage

In this funny, casual talk from TEDx, writer Jenna McCarthy shares surprising research on how marriages (especially happy marriages) really work. One tip: Do not try to win an Oscar for best actress.

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In this funny, casual talk from TEDx, writer Jenna McCarthy shares surprising research on how marriages (especially happy marriages) really work. One tip: Do not try to win an Oscar for best actress.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxAmericanRiviera, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

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Jenna McCarthy writes about relationships, marriage and parenting.

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