04/18/04 -
Military Family Support InformationSome reports are citing Army statistics that indicate 30 percent of military spouses believe deployment harms their marriages. Here is information provided by the Office of the Special Assistant to help military families and personnel deal with difficult reunion and deployment issues.
04/18/04 - Homecoming Tips
Reunion time with your military spouse can be both a great experience and also one that creates problems in your marriage. Here are some tips to make the homecoming easier and more enjoyable.
04/11/04 - Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) FAQ
The marriage enrichment retreat is a weekend away for military couples in every stage of their relationship. Couples are encouraged to attend even if all is going well with their marriages. Here are the answers to questions like what it costs, where the retreats are held, who can attend, and more.
04/06/04 - Divorce Rates Can Be Cut
Here is the text of Mike McManus' press release about how the creation of a "Community Marriage Policy®" can lower the divorce rate in a locale. He quotes from a major new study of 114 Cities which cut divorce rates by 17.5%.
04/05/04 - Teen Marriage Movies
Couples who marry in their teenage years have many challenges and obstacles to face in their journey together. Here are a few movies, arranged by date released, that address some issues that adolescents may face if they marry in their teen years.
03/29/04 - Grief FAQ
Answers to questions on what to do, how to help a good friend cope, and who to contact after the death of a spouse.
03/29/04 - Daily Dialogue Questions on Death and Dying
A selection of dialogue questions to help you communicate more effectively on the topic of death and dying.
03/08/04 - Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
Information about the engagement of Tiger and Elin.
03/07/04 - Cousin Marriage Laws in the United States
A listing of the laws regarding cousin marriages in the United States.
02/24/04 - Desperation or Protection?
Will the President's backing of a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage protect American society or is it just a political act of desperation?
02/24/04 - Bush Calls for Gay Marriage Ban via Constitutional Amendment
Read the full text of the statement on President Bush's call for a constitutional amendment protecting marriage.
02/15/04 - Marriage Math
Dr. John Gottman, Dr. James Murray, and other mathematicians at the University of Washington in Seattle, have developed a mathematical model that predicts which marriages will last.
02/14/04 - San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson's Statements
Read the full texts of the Mayor's statements on granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco.
02/06/04 - Age of Majority Chart
Listing of the age of majority in the United States.
02/05/04 - Same-Sex Marriage License Laws
Listing of same-sex marriage in U.S. marriage license laws.
01/21/04 - Marriage Sanctity Text in State of the Union Address
Read the full text of the statement on the sanctity of marriage that was in the State of the Union Address. President Bush referred to "activist judges...have begun redefining marriage by court order, without regard for the will of the people and their elected representatives."
01/21/04 - Kazuhiro and Kaori Sasaki
Information, quotes from Kazhuhiro about his decision, and rumors about his marriage.
01/15/04 - Bush Plans to Strengthen Marriage
This Press Briefing by Scott McClellan outlines President Bush's plans to strengthen and defend marriage. The New York Times reports that the $1.5 billion plan would provide interpersonal skills training for couples, primarily low-income couples, so that they could have "healthy marriages."
01/07/04 - Maternal Gatekeepers
Although many women complain about their husbands not helping around the house, they may be actually inhibiting their spouse's involvement in housework and child-care by subtle sabotage.
01/06/04 - Belgian Marriage Traditions
Brides in Belgium often carry a family heirloom handkerchief, have a collection for the poor, and have special wedding invitations.
01/05/04 - Review of "Imperfect Harmony"
The book, "Imperfect Harmony" is a guide for those who are in unhappy marriages and who want to stay together for the sake of their children. Although the author's plan may work for some couples, we think the common belief that happy parents make happy kids still rings true.
01/04/04 - Britney Spears and Jason Alexander
Did Britney Spears marry Jason Alexander and then file for an annulment right away as a publicity stunt or was she drunk or was it just a bad joke? What they wore, who wasn't there, and more.
01/01/04 - An Assortment of Claddagh Gifts
There are more items available with the Claddagh symbol than just rings. Here is an assortment of Claddagh gifts for your spouse, including books and a weekend getaway at a Bed and Breakfast!
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