People continue to develop throughout their lives. As a result, a long-term relationship can also change many times along the way.
Several celebrities have previously said that it is important to accept that a partner is not necessarily the same person year after year.
According to actor Seth Rogen, a marriage can consist of several different phases because both partners evolve over time.
Goldie Hawn has also pointed out that differences between two people do not necessarily have to be a problem, Business Insider reports.
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A unique starting point
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher first met as teenagers while filming the television series That '70s Show.
Their many years of acquaintance gave them a unique foundation when they later became a couple.
According to Mila Kunis, they already knew each other’s backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses.
This meant they did not have to spend time explaining past experiences or discovering hidden sides of one another when they reconnected in their late twenties.
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Why marriage has been easier
Kunis and Kutcher married in 2015 and now have two children together.
In an interview on The Drew Barrymore Show, Kunis said that their long shared history has made marriage easier.
She believes that their strong foundation and mutual respect have made it easier to accept that both of them continue to grow and change over time.
According to Kunis, there is a sense of security in knowing that they have already gone through many different stages of life together and can therefore continue to grow side by side.
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