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• Divorce Rate in China Skyrocketed

• US Divorce Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1970

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Divorce Rate Continues to Climb in 2006
About 1.9 million couples divorced in China in 2006, an increase of 128,000 couples or seven percent on the previous year, according to a report by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Behind the Hike

• Quickie Divorces on the Rise for Post-1980s Generation
Many Chinese couples born after 1980 are choosing to tie the knot but also untie it just as quickly. 5,786 20-somethings divorced in 2006, accounting for 15.71 percent of the total divorces.

• In Shanghai, Divorce Is Everywhere
While 2006 may be considered an auspicious year to get married, it has not been so lucky for those already wed in Shanghai.

• Chinese Slough Off Old Barriers to Divorce
Divorce, once nearly unheard of in China, has become more common than ever as women such as Wu gain financial independence and shrug off the diminishing stigma of leaving their husbands.

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A Sad Story with a Happy Ending Feng Baoli, a 35-year-old woman, got married last month.	Now That We' re Getting a Divorce, Carry Me Out! "You carried me into this family. Now that we're getting a divorce..."my wife said.

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Maintaining Harmony, Balance, and Passion in a Busy Marriage
There are no perfect marriages and no stress-free jobs, but there are ways to maintain harmony, balance, and passion.

Training for the Long Haul
Marriage is a lot like running a marathon��but the rewards are even better.

Tips For a Long Lasting Marriage
Continue to build intimacy -both sexually and emotionally - throughout your marriage.

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Cost of Marriage in China

The average wedding cost in urban China hits a record of 560,000 yuan (US$72,572), and young couples are heavily depending on parents' financial aids to pave the way for their marriages.

It does Exist

• 'Divorce Club' Launched in Shanghai
A support group called the "Divorce Club" was launched on Valentine's Day in Shanghai, aiming to help divorcees celebrate the dissolution of their marriages.

• Men More Liable to Depression After Divorce: Study
Men are more likely to suffer from depression after they break up with their spouse, according to a Canadian study released Tuesday.

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A recent survey shows that people feel the happiest when they reach their 60s and 70s. Is it true that we may ignore happiness when we spend all the time looking for it? [China Drive]

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