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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:36:50 +0000

Wedding Album Wednesday - Married by the Mob

Victoria and Thomas Luginbill (center and right) talk to Oscar Goodman, former defense attorney for reputed mobsters and former mayor of Las Vegas at the city's new Mob Museum. © Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Dangers of Nagging

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:29:11 +0000

Whether you call it nagging or negative communication, it can murder your marriage and other relationships. In the Huffington Post article, "Nagging Matters," Howard J. Markman, co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies, reports that nagging happens in every marriage and its useless to try and stop it all together. He argues that nagging is a natural part of relationships. What really counts is how you deal with the nagging. Markman's explanation of nagging and how it can destroy a relationship helps couples to recognize the behavior. Once you can pinpoint when you're nagging and why and you and your spouse can discuss it, you might be able to nip the problem in the bud. Learning how to improve your communication skills and grow more secure and intimate with your spouse can go a long way to protecting your marriage from the resentment that nagging can breed. Have you noticed nagging in your marriage? What are you doing about it?

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Disney Offers Honeymoon Ideas

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:18:19 +0000

Even if a stay at Walt Disney World Resorts doesn't sound like the right fit for your honeymoon, you might still want to check out Disney's Fairy Tale Honeymoons site. It offers suggestions on destinations around the world, tips for the romantic trip, and even a honeymoon registry, so wedding guests can help you pay for the trip. You can learn about everything from a stay at Cinderella's Castle in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. to an adventure vacation in South America. There's info on Disney cruises and the company's resort in Hawaii. Truly, just about every couple can find a honeymoon that might fit their wishes. If you've already taken your honeymoon, you can still use the site to get ideas for romantic getaways. So, where do you want to go?

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Mixed-Race Marriages on the Rise

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:19:25 +0000

More people are marrying outside of their race, according to a study recently revealed by the Pew Research Center, which was reported by the Huffington Post. Specifically, the study found that 8.4 percent of married couples in the United States in 2010 were interracial couples, which stands in stark comparison to 1980, the first year such stats were available, when only 3 percent of couples were of mixed races. One of the more interesting facts to come out of this report is that there were more mixed-race marriages in the West (22 percent between 2008 and 2010), as opposed to the South (14 percent), Midwest (11 percent), or even Northeast (13 percent). These numbers prove that we've become more accepting and tolerant of the differences among us. That is good news for all people, not just married ones. What do you think of this change in society?

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Wife Has Labor Induced for Dying Husband

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:28:50 +0000

Valentine's Day might be over for this year. But the desire to hear about tender love stories is never extinguished. That's why when I ran across the story of Diane and Mark Aulger yesterday I felt the need to share it with all of you. At Christmas, the couple and their two children - and Diane's two other children - celebrated joyously for Diane was pregnant and close to delivery and they had just received word that Mark had beaten cancer. On Jan. 3, the unthinkable happened, according to media reports, and Mark headed to the emergency room because he couldn't breathe. It turns out the chemotherapy killed the cancer but had destroyed his lungs, and he was suffering from pulmonary fibrosis. The family would later learn that Mark had just days to live. His wish? To hold his baby daughter at least once. So, with the help of her doctor, Diane had her labor induced on Jan. 18. And Mark was able to hold baby Savannah with his other children gathered around him before going into a coma for a couple days and leaving this world on Jan. 23. In fact, Diane even placed Savannah in Mark's arms as he passed away, according to ABC News.

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Group Weddings

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:24:20 +0000

Wedding Album Wednesday - So Many Smooches

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Are You Ready to Have a Baby?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:48:36 +0000

Ever since you got married, family and friends have probably been hounding you with the baby question. So, when are you going to have kids? They are wrong to put this kind of pressure on you and to assume that every married couple wants children in the first place. But I promise you that most of them mean well. They just think that you're such an awesome couple that you should be making mini mes to run around. And they're looking for yet another celebration of your love. This happens when people are still on a high from your wedding. Rather than get insulted or annoyed, try to think of their badgering as a compliment.

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Aphrodisiacs - A Menu for Love

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:48:05 +0000

A little bit of lovin' in the oven is all it takes to get my hubby in a romantic mood. I have definitely tried to reach his heart (not to mention other parts) through his stomach. Some of you are probably seeking ideas on what to serve your spouse for Valentine's Day for dinner. How about dishes featuring aphrodisiacs, ingredients designed to spark feelings of love and sexual desire? Although little is known about whether these ingredients actually do work as love potions. But most of them star in tasty recipes and will make your dishes sing. Feeding your spouse is a surefire way to get the love juices flowing. After all, who can resist a romantic dinner cooked by the one you love?

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Valentine's Day on Any Budget

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:13:14 +0000

My husband and I have had some big expenses lately, so I was not super excited to plan for Valentine's Day. At first, I was kind of hoping to ignore ...

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Baby Before Marriage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:37 +0000

In the February 2012 issue of American Baby, writer Sara Lippman explores the reasons more 18 to 29 year olds (known as the Millennial Generation) are having babies before marrying. What is most interesting is that they still marry, often replete with a traditional ceremony and reception, even if sometimes more intimate. Having grown up with divorced parents, which is the case for about half of them, explains Lippman, they are less certain of the institution of marriage. Therefore, they put off the pomp and circumstance of a wedding in favor of having children and creating a family, which is forever. Also, they are big believers in marrying for love and commitment as opposed to taking the plunge to satisfy social norms or for practical reasons, such as not having a child out of wedlock or taxes.

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