... background that my parents came from, the way they were brought up by their own parents and the way my parents have brought me up have had a major influence in determining my adult self. Both of my parents were brought up in stable family orientated environment. My dad was born in 1951 in south Okendon, Essex, and is the middle child of three children. My mum was born in Rainham, Essex in 1952, and is the eldest of two children. My maternal grandparents have been married for 52 years so far, and my paternal grandparents were married for 47 years, before my Nan died in 1992, and in turn my parents have been married for 31 years. I think that the way commitment has been portrayed to me through out my child hood years has been reflected in my own relationships that I have had, especially with my husband. ...

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