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Kristin Armstrong's Advice to Brides
Kristin Armstrong advises brides on their wedding day to stay true to themselves.

Does your Marriage Need Help?
All marriages have good times and some bad times. Don't let small issues develop into large ones. Here is help in working through your marriage problems.

Fox Broadcasting Company's "Marriage 911"
Fox Broadcasting Company's "Marriage 911" launched on April 25, 2005. Only time will tell if this type of reality television with lots of marital bickering will be desired by the television viewing public. Hopefully those who watch will take some of the good advice offered by the show's marriage therapist. Here's our take on the television show.

Television Therapists
Before you turn to one of the television therapists for help in your marriage, there are two things you need to find out.

What to do When Your Spouse Doesn't Want Change
Trying to change one another doesn't work. The only person you can change is yourself. It's a big mistake to marry someone one with the idea that you can make them "better" in the future.

Why your Therapist is not your Friend
Ethically, and professionally, don't expect to become friends with your therapist.

Is Your Marriage in Trouble? Therapy May Not Help
Susan Gilbert, of the New York Times, writes that marital therapy does not work as well as it should for many couples seeking help. Here are some key points in her article.

Help for Troubled Marriages
If you think your marriage is in trouble, do not wait. Seek professional counseling or attend a marriage course or weekend experience as soon as the warning signs appear.