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Sheri & Bob's Marriage Blog January 2005 Archive

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

The 10 Minute Challenge

Monday January 31, 2005
The folks behind the UK's National Marriage Week challenge husbands and wives to "stop everything else and spend 10 minutes each day during Marriage Week" having face-to-face on discussions news ... Read More

Is This the Way to Reconcile?

Thursday January 27, 2005
A man in Jacksonville, Florida, separated from his wife of 17 years for two weeks, published a letter to her in the Florida Times-Union. "Please believe the words in ... Read More

Secular Marriage Enrichment Workshops and Retreats

Wednesday January 26, 2005
If attending a faith-based marriage retreat or workshop would be difficult for either you or your spouse, consider one of these secular marriage enrichment programs.

Teen Marriages Put Parents in Courts

Monday January 24, 2005
The Grand Forks Herald reports that Romani immigrant traditions are so important to families that parents are willing to break the law to allow their young teenage daughters ... Read More

UK Marriage Survey

Monday January 24, 2005
Here are some interesting marriage statistics from the UK. Reasons for marriage breakdowns include: 27% - Adulterous behavior 18% - Family strains 17% - Emotional/physical abuse 13% - Mid-life crisis ... Read More

Johnny Carson and Alexis Maas

Sunday January 23, 2005
Although Johnny Carson was married four times and often joked about marriage and alimony, his fourth marriage to Alexis Maas lasted 17 years until his death.More Celebrity Marriage Profiles

Love is a Decision

Saturday January 22, 2005
One of the more controversial statements made on Marriage Encounter Weekends, and on Engaged Encounter Weekends, is "Love is a Decision." It is a statement that reminds couples to love ... Read More

Abused, Poor Women Often Shun Marriage

Friday January 21, 2005
The Washington Times reports, "Of the 2,400 mothers surveyed, about 14 percent were married and living with their husbands. About 12 percent were married but separated, 6 percent were ... Read More

Donald Trump and Melania Knauss

Thursday January 20, 2005
The wedding of the year will be when Donald Trump and Melania Knauss tie the knot in Palm Beach on January 22, 2005. Here's information on how they met, their ... Read More

Check Out These Forum Discussions

Monday January 17, 2005
Sharing opinions on Marriage "My husband's input when asked to throw something in: remember that marriage is not a destination, but a journey... the traveling starts during friendship and dating ... Read More

Favorite Leo Buscaglia Books

Saturday January 15, 2005
With Valentine's Day approaching, we recommend reading books by Leo Buscaglia. Dr. Leo Buscaglia's spontaneity in life, his inspirational workshops, the challenge to love one another, and his hope that ... Read More

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Call it Quits

Tuesday January 11, 2005
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have announced they are separating. Although not mentioned in their statement to the press, the reasons for the couple's split appear to be difficult schedules ... Read More

Russell and Andrea Yates

Friday January 7, 2005
Information about the marriage of Russell and Andrea Yates, and the tragedy of the murder of their five children by Andrea. More Celebrity Marriages
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