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  • Marriage -- THE starting place for exploring marriage and marriage i…Updated: Fri May 9 07:16:13 2008
    This marriage site is for the newly engaged, newlyweds, young parents, empty nesters, and both happily and not-so-happily married couples. Keep your marriage relationship strong and alive by checki…
  • Past Issues of Marriage Articles 2008Updated: Fri May 9 07:03:55 2008
    Chronological listing of marriage features and columns from Marriage at About.com 2008 …
  • Sally and Eddy Arnold Marriage ProfileCreated: Fri May 9 07:01:40 2008
    Married for nearly 66 years, Sally and Eddy died within a couple months of one another. Their marriage was often referred to as one of the great love stories of country music. Here is information a…
  • Marriages of Ray CharlesUpdated: Fri May 9 06:29:23 2008
    Although Ray Charles was a huge success in most areas of his professional life, he was unable to have the same success in his own complicated private life…
  • Secrets in Marriage -- Need for PrivacyUpdated: Thu May 8 18:54:28 2008
    Being honest with each other doesn't mean you must share every single thought, dream, fear, secret, or fantasy with your spouse. …
  • Bedroom TV -- Yes or No? -- How to Have a TV in Your Bedroom and Ser…Created: Thu May 8 07:20:11 2008
    Due to apparent low intimacy and sleep quality, sleep and relationship experts generally think that having a television in your bedroom is a bad idea. Yet, many couples do have a TV in their bedroo…
  • Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving Marriage ProfileUpdated: Tue May 6 22:57:07 2008
    The marriage of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving is important because their battle through the courts to be married and to be able to live where they wanted to live changed America when the Supreme…
  • Discussion Forums on Marriage -- Marriage Forum FAQCreated: Tue May 6 00:06:09 2008
    Marriage at about has four discussion forums: Marriage, Infidelity, Newlyweds, and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage. You can view the forums as a guest, or you can post messages by joining About.com. Th…
  • Leap Year TraditionsUpdated: Mon May 5 08:40:36 2008
    Leap Year is the traditional time that women can propose marriage…
  • The Positive Impact of Pets on a MarriageUpdated: Sun May 4 21:02:11 2008
    Studies show that couples with pets have closer relationships and are more satisfied in their marriage than those who don't have pets. However, not every individual in the world likes pets. Having …
  • Mature Love DefinitionUpdated: Sat May 3 21:45:57 2008
    Definition of mature love in marriage…
  • Polls About MarriageUpdated: Thu May 1 19:30:22 2008
    Long term marriages, eagerness to marry, and more …
  • Tips for a Long Lasting Marriage -- Why Long Term Relationships LastUpdated: Thu May 1 19:20:37 2008
    In talking with couples who have been married for many years, these aspects of marriage (not listed in any type of priority) are listed as necessary for a long lasting, long term marriage. …
  • Daily Tips and Dialogue QuestionsUpdated: Thu May 1 05:43:12 2008
    Daily Marriage Tips and Dialogue Questions…
  • Barack and Michelle Obama Marriage ProfileUpdated: Wed Apr 30 16:03:18 2008
    Here is information about the celebrity marriage of Senator Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Robinson Obama, such as how they met, where they live, children, etc. …
  • Deputy for a Day Program in CaliforniaUpdated: Tue Apr 29 01:08:25 2008
    California's Deputy for a Day Program allows you to arrange for a member of your family or a friend to perform your civil marriage ceremony…
  • Applying for a Marriage License in CaliforniaUpdated: Tue Apr 29 00:51:21 2008
    If you are considering applying for a marriage license in the state of California, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the California marriage laws before filli…
  • Marriage by Proxy in CaliforniaUpdated: Mon Apr 28 20:03:51 2008
    Text and information about the marriage by proxy law in California…
  • Backyard Vacations for Married CouplesUpdated: Sun Apr 27 20:54:01 2008
    One of the greatest ways to create positive memories for both yourselves and your children is to travel and take vacations. However, you don't have to travel all around the world to make a vacation…
  • Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Marriage ProfileUpdated: Sat Apr 26 23:09:15 2008
    The 35-year marriage of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash is considered to be one of the great love stories of the entertainment industry. During their tough times, Johnny and June were there for on…
  • Norris Church and Norman Mailer Marriage Profile -- Marriages of Nor…Updated: Sat Apr 26 16:12:27 2008
    After five marriages and a turbulent and scandalous past, Norman Mailer was said to have finally found the right partner when he married Norris Church in 1980. Here is information on how Norman and…
  • Nikki Park and Wesley Snipes Marriage ProfileUpdated: Sat Apr 26 00:33:47 2008
    After years of legal problems and Wesley being sentenced to three years in prison, Wesley Snipes and his wife Nikki Park face difficult times ahead. Here is information about the marriage of Nikki …
  • Randy and Bobbi Parker Marriage ProfileUpdated: Fri Apr 25 07:52:49 2008
    Randy and Bobbi Parker's marriage has had to undergo tremendous pain and reconciliation. Here is information about the charges filed against Bobbi and the painful separation experienced by Randy an…
  • Save Your Marriage -- Avoid These Harmful BehaviorsCreated: Fri Apr 25 07:12:29 2008
    If you or your spouse fall into negative patterns in the way you relate to one another, you are not just in a rut, you are hurting one another and your marriage. …
  • Share What's in Your Heart With Your Spouse -- Share Your FeelingsUpdated: Fri Apr 25 06:53:30 2008
    By sharing what is in your heart, your feelings, with your spouse, you can achieve deeper intimacy. Here is a simple how to on how to share your feelings…
  • Talk About Expectations in Your MarriageUpdated: Fri Apr 25 06:38:22 2008
    It is very important to be able to identify and actually talk about expectations with one another. Together you can fine tune your expectations so that neither of you are trying to live up to somet…
  • Simple Ways to Be Romantic in Your MarriageUpdated: Fri Apr 25 06:23:11 2008
    Being romantic isn't just for couples who are dating. Here are simple ways you can be romantic in your marriage all through the year. …
  • How to Know if You Are Being AbusedUpdated: Fri Apr 25 06:14:17 2008
    Domestic violence occurs when a dominating spouse, through emotional or physical abuse, creates an environment of fear that prevents the other spouse from freely choosing how to live their life. He…
  • How to Know if You Are an Abusive SpouseUpdated: Fri Apr 25 06:11:43 2008
    Here are questions to ask yourself to determine if you are abusive towards your spouse and children…
  • Star Jones and Al Reynolds Marriage ProfileUpdated: Wed Apr 23 23:58:50 2008
    Having been in the spotlight most of her career, Star Jones chose to be in the spotlight when she married Al Reynolds. Unfortunately, the freebies she received for her wedding planning put her and …
  • Henry Hager and Jenna Bush EngagementUpdated: Wed Apr 23 23:25:58 2008
    The engagement of Henry Hager and Jenna Bush was announced by the White House on August 16, 2007. Here is information about Jenna and Henry and plans for their wedding on May 10, 2008. …
  • What to do When Your Spouse Doesn't Want ChangeUpdated: Mon Apr 21 09:52:25 2008
    What can you do when faced with a spouse who has a serious behavior that could potentially destroy your marriage and your spouse won't change, isn't willing to work on improving your marriage, or w…
  • Be Green in Your Marriage -- A Few Ways to Celebrate Earth Day as a …Updated: Mon Apr 21 07:02:23 2008
    Most of these Earth Day suggestions will not only conserve natural resources, they can save you money and give you ways to spend more time together as a couple. …
  • Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal Marriage ProfileUpdated: Sun Apr 20 20:47:11 2008
    When a beautiful young woman shows courage and passion for a sport like race car driving, it is natural to wonder where all this energy and talent came from. Danica Patrick, the 4th woman to ever s…
  • Lance Armstrong and Sheryl CrowUpdated: Thu Apr 17 12:04:48 2008
    Although Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow broke their engagement, here's how they met, when they got engaged, and more. Information about the marriage and divorce of Lance Armstrong and Kristin Rich…
  • What is Mutuality in Marriage? -- Mutuality is Love in ActionCreated: Thu Apr 17 09:28:01 2008
    If you are in a marriage where mutuality is a value, you both seek what is best for one another. Mutuality is the way you positively relate to one another. …
  • Tasks of MarriageUpdated: Thu Apr 17 08:02:49 2008
    Often when discussing tasks, husbands and wives focus on household chores. According to Judith Wallerstein, there are additional, non-chore related tasks that couples need to accomplish. Here is a …
  • Be a Supportive SpouseUpdated: Thu Apr 17 07:34:58 2008
    Being a supportive spouse can be both a rewarding and a difficult role. Although the dictionary definition is quite clear, living out being supportive in your marriage isn't always so well defined…
  • Married Popes Throughout HistoryUpdated: Wed Apr 16 11:16:54 2008
    Although there isn't much detailed information about the early popes, there is historical evidence that some popes were married. …
  • May-December Marriage -- Marriage Age DifferenceUpdated: Tue Apr 15 21:19:26 2008
    The definition of a May-December marriage along with slang terms describing this type of relationship. …
  • Donald Trump and Melania Knauss Marriage ProfileUpdated: Tue Apr 15 21:15:03 2008
    When Donald Trump and Melania Knauss were married in January, 2005, it was the third trip down the aisle for Donald, and the first for Melania. Here's information on the celebrity wedding and marri…
  • Not Interested in Sex?Updated: Tue Apr 15 20:57:22 2008
    Some causes and solutions for a low sex drive…
  • Signs of a Low Sex MarriageUpdated: Tue Apr 15 20:50:45 2008
    Having sex just one or two times a month puts a couple in the low sex marriage category. Here are some other signs of a low sex marriage…
  • Consequences of Male Low LibidoUpdated: Tue Apr 15 20:46:26 2008
    Although many men don't want to talk about having a low libido, it creates a lot of anxiety and heartbreak in their wives. Discrepancies in sexual desire can cause tremendous frustration. If not …
  • The Marriage Tax PenaltyUpdated: Tue Apr 15 06:37:59 2008
    Although millions of U.S. couples have been impacted by the marriage tax penalty in the federal tax code, do you understand what the marriage penalty is, how the marriage penalty came to be, and ho…
  • Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton Marriage ProfileUpdated: Mon Apr 14 10:02:05 2008
    Here is information about the marriage of Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton. …
  • Lydia Clarke and Charlton Heston Marriage ProfileCreated: Mon Apr 14 09:14:03 2008
    Married for sixty-five years, Lydia Clarke was Charlton Heston's first and only love. Here is information on how Lydia and Charlton met, their courtship, wedding, and more. …
  • George and Martha Washington Marriage ProfileUpdated: Sun Apr 13 11:50:28 2008
    Here's information about George and Martha Washington, how they met, their wedding, their children and grandchildren, quotes, and more. …
  • Is Domestic Violence Child Abuse?Updated: Fri Apr 11 09:17:58 2008
    What is your responsibility towards your children if your spouse is abusing you? If you are being abused, your children are being abused too. Children who are living in a home where one parent is a…
  • Warren Steed Jeffs and His Numerous MarriagesUpdated: Thu Apr 10 07:27:57 2008
    Warren Steed Jeffs, the polygamist leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that has 10,000 followers, has numerous wives and nearly 60 children. Here is more infor…
  • Child Brides -- Forced Marriage of Children -- The Problem of Early …Updated: Thu Apr 10 06:07:36 2008
    Throughout the world, the problem of early, forced marriages of children is considered to be a violation of basic human rights. Here is an overview of the problem of child brides and solutions to t…
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