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A new study reveals that mentally vulnerable individuals frequently choose partners with similar mental health issues. This increases the risk of such conditions appearing in future generations.

Partners are more likely to share mental disorders – and this can have consequences for their children

Et studie af data fra 7,4 millioner mennesker viser, at mennesker med psykiske lidelser oftere gifter sig med personer med samme lidelse end med personer uden. Tegning: Claus Nørregaard
Et studie af data fra 7,4 millioner mennesker viser, at mennesker med psykiske lidelser oftere gifter sig med personer med samme lidelse end med personer uden. Tegning: Claus Nørregaard
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Did you fall for her humor, his sensitivity, or was it your strong work ethic that made the difference?

It is rarely a coincidence who we are attracted to, marry, and choose to have children with. Often, we fall for a partner within the social circles we move in, who shares common traits or dreams with us.

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