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Does Absence Actually Make the Heart Grow Fonder?

A new book suggests that getting away from each other for prolonged periods of time is good for the health of your marriage.

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Jessica Grose is the author of the novel Sad Desk Salad, co-author of Love-Mom, and a regular Slate contributor.

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