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Throughout "Edelman: and the Rise of Public Relations", we read a great amount about Dan and Ruth's relationship and their relationship with their family. The Edelman clan have a family bond that many families would envy.

"Behind every successful man, there stands a great woman." 

While back in New York, Dan's parents were very concerned as to whom Dan would marry. They would right him letters. His father wrote him,  "In the case of marriage, the 'sine qua non' for future stability is an initial respect for the girl's personal charms, attributes, her character, her capabilities, her upbringing, and her background...Any marked deficiency in these elements which tends to negate the initial respect for one's mate is a danger signal. It's not just a matter of money and furniture." While his mother would write letters such as, "Danny dear I desire very much to come and visit with you, but we must avoid long discussions about your girlfriend...You know very well how I feel about the matter. I don't see how a fellow like you can be willing to settle in so modest a fashion." Selig and Selma Edelman had already been able to discourage Dan from marrying once, but they weren't going to be able to do it again.

Living in Chicago, Dan took full advantage of the single life. He dated here and there in search for his "one". Ruth, was from  Racine, Wisconsin. After attending the University of Wisconsin and not having any luck finding a mate, she moved to Chicago. They had a few dates, and while Dan was still in the dating pool, Ruth knew that after those dates she really liked him and was going to have to work to win him over. 

Despite Dan's approval, Dan and Ruth got married in a small ceremony in Ruth's hometown of Racine. She hasn't left his side since. She hosted parties at her house and invited important people that Dan could eventually make business with. Although she didn't have a desk at the office, she worked very hard for the company by putting her children in boarding schools, giving them tutors, and having them participate in outdoor activities. She knew they would be the future of the company. 

In today's society, it is hard to have a relationship, let alone maintain one. Work has taken up the majority of people's time and finding the one has become much more difficult. Dan and Ruth's relationship is one to aspire to be. They work well together, one always helping the other out in good times and in bad. We as young professionals need to remember that work can be satisfying, but it is much more satisfying when you have someone to share it with.

Gabriela Padilla is a senior at DePaul University graduating this June with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising. She currently works as the social media manager for a non-profit called HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement) and is a consumer insights contractor for The Home Depot while holding an associates position at ZARA retail. You can reach her at gabrielahpadilla@gmail.com or follow her Twitter @gabshpadilla.