AdvertisementWhen she did get to see her partner, Millington didn't feel the connection she hoped she would.
AdvertisementThe 'shut-up ring'Shortly after they got married, Millington said she realized that her then-husband had not wanted to.
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AdvertisementIf you think marriage can solve your problems with your partner, Millington said to remember that a real marriage isn't like the happily ever afters you see in movies.
"If you don't have this strong ironclad foundational marriage, you're not going to be able to survive the tough things."
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