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Turns out a majority of women — albeit a slim majority — aren't afraid to walk out the door if they feel the men in their lives aren't stand-up guys. In a recent Mars Venus Redbook poll of 2,126 women, only 36 percent say they are very happy. Another 41 percent would leave him if he cheated on her, and the final 23 percent would also go if counseling failed.

Full results are shown below. To take part in this week's Mars Venus/Redbook poll, log on to: www.redbookmag.com

Would you consider divorce?

No! We're very happy. 36 percent

Yes — if he cheated. 41 percent

Yes — if counseling failed. 23 percent

Total Votes: 2,126

NOTE: Because poll percentages are rounded, total values may not work out to 100 percent.
Poll results are not scientific and reflect only the opinions of those users who choose to participate.

John Gray is the author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus." If you have a question, write to John in care of this newspaper or by e-mail at: www.marsvenus.com. All questions are kept anonymous and will be paraphrased. To find out more about John Gray and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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