While different things may be important to us in terms of who we end up dating, apparently there is broad agreement as to what is important in order to keep a marriage together.
A new research survey has found the three most important factors are common interests, a satisfying sexual relationship and sharing household chores.
That's according to married adults in the US anyway.
Here's where each factor ranked:
Married people, do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
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