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Wedding Letter: For A Newly Married Couple

To the Happy Couple, Your wedding day…the nervous excitement and the frantic last minute details is one of the wonderful and precious milestones of life. As you embark on this journey of
Theresa K. Cooke, Psychologist Flint, MI

By Theresa K. Cooke

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Marriage is a social, cultural, and often legal institution that typically signifies a formal union between two individuals, usually recognized by the state, religious authorities, or both. Mutual rights and obligations often characterize this union, and it may involve cohabitation, shared responsibilities, and, in many cases, the intent to form a family.