Your Spouse's Mood May Be Contagious

Marital Mood Leak: Feelings May Be Contagious

By Kathryn Matthews
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the September 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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It turns out that spouses unconsciously mimic each other's moods. Here's how to prevent it from wreaking havoc on a marriage.

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