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Sheri & Bob's Marriage Blog October 2003 Archive

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guides to Marriage since 1997

Moving on after 67 Years Together

Friday October 31, 2003
After 67 years of being happily married, Harry Bernstein is facing life without his beloved Ruby. He states that they were not only husband and wife, they were friends, companions, ... Read More

David Popenoe Debunks Marriage Myths

Thursday October 30, 2003
Relying on recent U.S. Census reports, David Popenoe of the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., shares what studies and statistics are saying about prevalent marriage myths. More ... Read More

Ohio Marriage Resource Center

Wednesday October 29, 2003
The Ohio Marriage Resource Center has launched a website with information about marriage. It provides a listing of organizations, programs, events, and activities around Ohio that support marriage. Ohio Marriage License ... Read More

Fainting Bride

Monday October 20, 2003
Here is a great post on our forum to "sadbride" who is upset about fainting at her wedding: "My nephew's bride fainted during their ceremony. They brought in a chair ... Read More

Clergy Stage Protest For Same-Sex Marriages

Saturday October 18, 2003
In Massachusetts and Connecticut, about a dozen members of the clergy are refusing to sign marriage licenses for heterosexual couples. Newsday.com reports the clergy are protesting what they see as ... Read More

Policy Issues and Marital Research

Saturday October 18, 2003
The PREP site provides resources on issues, facts and reference material on marriage, divorce, surveys, and more. Additionally, information on how to apply for a grant to provide community based ... Read More

Marriage Protection Week

Sunday October 12, 2003
In an effort to "focus our efforts on preserving the sanctity of marriage and on building strong and healthy marriages in America", President Bush declared Oct. 12-18 as "Marriage Protection ... Read More

Did Kobe and Vanessa Have Problems Before July 2003?

Saturday October 11, 2003
Although the couple maintains that their marriage is strong, an article in Newsweek maintains that Kobe and Vanessa were growing apart in early 2003. Kobe apparently contacted a divorce attorney ... Read More

Rise in Civil Marriages in US

Tuesday October 7, 2003
Although national marriage statistics are unavailable, a study of 18 states that do keep marriage records revealed that more couples are opting for a civil marriage ceremony rather than having ... Read More

Guys, Do You Want to be Sexy?

Sunday October 5, 2003
Then do your share of chores around the house! The HindustanTimes.com reported that "a new study has observed that women find men extremely sexy who lend a helping hand in ... Read More

Positive Impact of Successful Marriages on Children

Saturday October 4, 2003
From the Marriage Forum: "An intact marriage substantially reduces the risks of delinquency, mental illness, and depression in children. It increases rates of success at school, chances for getting ... Read More

When Parents Stay Married for the Sake of the Kids

Thursday October 2, 2003
From the Marriage Forum: "My parents just got divorced after 30 years. My mom admitted that she only stayed with my father because of us kids & then she ... Read More

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