CHICAGO, Aug 22, 2002 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Couples that stay together despite difficult marital problems hang onto the relationship more because of mutual affection, commitment and shared values than for economic reasons, psychologists said Thursday. In a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, researchers also found communications skills -- often advocated in counseling as a way to improve a relationship -- had little impact on the decision to stay together.
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