Deutsche Welle Science Unscripted

Does getting married make your life more satisfying?

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On this week’s Science unscripted, a quantitative and qualitative glimpse into how harmful politics can be for relationships, a glimpse into the future of pregnancy, and an unabashed analysis of what marriage does for our feeling of satisfaction.
2 Oct 2025 English Germany Science · Technology

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