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But, "by the time I was older and more mature in making life-partner choices, I saw the choices Bill made were more real and more grounded and less based on ego."

Kathy Stathos, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Chicago, says couples need to have confidence in themselves and their spouse. "It's about having a sense of self," Ms. Stathos says. "If you feel good about yourself, whether you chop trees or are a plumber — no matter what you do — you can adapt and it's okay.

"It also translates to how good you feel about your spouse. If you feel he's a smart person regardless of his education level or degree, that's going to be a healthier relationship."

Chicago Police Officer Larry Hollie — the blue-collar项圈 — a band worn around the neck half of a blue collar项圈 — a band worn around the neck-white collar项圈 — a band worn around the neck relationship — says his 20-year marriage thrives because he and his wife have been communicating from the get-go. "Her making more or me earning less isn't an issue."

"We were clear on what we wanted to do when we were dating, so there were no surprises," says Mary Hollie, CEO of a non-profit.

MINGLING WITH CEOS

Mary and Larry Hollie say that's what's kept their marriage healthy for 20 years. He's a Chicago police officer; she's a CEO for a non-profit child welfare agency. The two met at Illinois State University.