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Relationships » Marriage | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 3rd December 2008 @ 11:37 PM

From an early age, we are exposed to the magical dreams of fairy tales. Little was Cinderella aware, as she turned up to the ball in her horse-drawn carriage (before it turned into a pumpkin that is) gleaming in her glass slippers and escorted from the carriage by her adoring coachman that she was indeed, making history. I'm not talking about starring in one of the most famous fairytales of all time. I'm talking about the fantasy that became every young girls dream; arriving to greet ... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By rodrigo rehn @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 10:08 PM

Every relationship is different not only because the connection between the two people is different but also because the people who are involved have different expectations of themselves and one another. One of the most important things that you can do when you are in a relationship is defining cheating. You cannot simply assume that your views of cheating are the same as the person that you are with. If you do this, you could end up in a world of trouble without meaning to! Che... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Art Gib @ Sunday, 30th November 2008 @ 6:33 PM

Traditions. They actually do change. They have to. But, how much has to change to continue tradition and how much actual tradition gets to stay? A blending and ease of communication exists in our world. We have slowly made our world smaller. No more wondering about what's over that far set of mountains. Past the distant horizon. Over the ridge of the sea. Now, we can easily find out. We can even call someone there, if we want. The blending and availability of different cultur... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Lesley Chew @ Friday, 28th November 2008 @ 9:34 AM

Relationships are not easy to sustain. Both parties in the relationship need to put some work into making a relationship work. This is even more so for maintaining a blissful marriage. Saving a marriage is not an easy thing to do once situations changed for the worst or if feelings changed. When you are in a marriage where everything seems to be falling apart, it is always difficult to handle as you tend to be cautious about making a wrong move and losing the person completely. You might ... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Alan Bentley @ Thursday, 27th November 2008 @ 3:54 AM

Every day, men and women with relationship "challenges" go through this little dance. It's a dance of avoidance, avoiding what's really bothering them. Avoiding what's really important. Broken vows and broken promises serve up a multitude of problems that today's couples are finding harder and harder to avoid. For certain, marriage ain't what it used to be. Yet avoiding these little problems can have huge implications for you and all your other relationshi... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Shawn Wilson @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 11:53 AM

We all dream about living happily ever after with our Prince or Princess Charming. However, life isn't a fairytale, no matter how we wish it were so. And some of us have it in our heads that marriage to the right partner will make all our troubles disappear. Not so. Read on for the truth about some mistakenly held ideas about marriage. You should live together before getting married. Yes and no. Living together before getting married will certainly give you both an idea o... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Jamie Jefferson @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 9:37 AM

Making presents for your anniversary (or someone else's) is a great way to show off your creative skills and save money on a present. Here are eight ideas for your husband, your wife or a couple that are easy to make. Gift for your wife 1. A romantic dinner. Instead of taking your wife out for a night on the town, try making dinner yourself. Search through cookbooks and find a simple, but elegant meal that you can prepare yourself. Get her out of the house for the day so you can ... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Alan Bentley @ Saturday, 22nd November 2008 @ 4:58 AM

Recently I went to a networking event in suburban Chicago where I met a great couple. The husband was a physician and his wife was a counselor. It was thrilling to talk with them because they were genuinely excited to hear what I had to say. They were interested in what I had to say about the male mind set, communication and relationships. The funny thing was that by the end of the conversation I was far more interested in what they had to say then telling them about me. In fact I'... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 3:16 PM

For women, it must be a very big deal to have a very good relationship where you can put all your foundation through. Twice as much of this is true for men because they tend to think they are the ones responsible for a relationship. I try to look at my father's ideals and I suddenly realized how important for them to have a good relationship by starting good traits in themselves. It can be very overwhelming and just a thought about it would make me want to mold each man born in earth to bec... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 2:20 PM

Marriage was never a guarantee for a person to be faithful. One might say "I am faithful" but does anybody know how true is it? It is only the people saying that could justify his statement. Talking about marriage, being faithful is something that requires complete honesty and total devotion to your spouse. It is a covenant agreement requiring couples not to commit adultery, never lust your neighbors and the like. If only every married couple was faithful, there would not be divor... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Dean Caporella @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 4:07 AM

When men start on the path to get my wife back the chances of them doing so generally depends on their initial reaction and whether they let emotions such as panic and desperation take over. If that's the case, then the chances are that they will push their spouse even further away. So what can you do? The magic of making up is one of the more beautiful experiences one can go through but in a break up, there are some powerful emotions to overcome. Believe it or not, walking away or l... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Dominic Donaldson @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 9:26 PM

With the cost of getting married increasing each year it's never been more important to make sure that whatever money you spend does not go to waste. Experts estimate the cost of a wedding today at between 15,000 pounds and 20,000 pounds with a considerable portion of that going towards a suitable venue. In fact wedding venues are now one of the most important considerations for many couples who want their special day to be as special as possible. Wedding venues are probably the sing... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Michael Hehn @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 9:18 PM

Although choosing wedding rings should be exciting, a bride-to-be probably found choosing the engagement ring more exciting. You are advised to avoid the temptation of looking at elaborate platinum rings because they can easily place the engagement ring in the shade. When two people say their vows to stay with each other, it is clearly symbolized in the circular form of the wedding ring they then place on one another's finger. There are many customs surrounding the giving of rings before th... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Alan Bentley @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 7:36 PM

I really feel like I'm letting the cat out of the bag, like I'm about to reveal too much. Some guys won't be happy with what I'm about to tell you. In fact, some have already told me so! But I feel that not enough is being said about how guys really think. The more you know about how your guy thinks and the way his mind wants to communicate with you, the better off you'll be. For instance, if a guy's girlfriend tells him all her problems going on, he i... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Alan Bentley @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 7:15 PM

With so many self-help programs on the market today, how can you tell which one is right for you? Well, there might be some, or none at all, that work at the right time and the right place with the right information. For instance, you can watch a self-help expert give five minutes of good advice on the Today show in the morning, hear her again during a segment on your favorite drive-time radio show or listen to her book on CD during your morning commute, then read a few chapters of her b... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Phyllis Goldberg @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 1:01 AM

As a Sandwiched Boomer with changing family responsibilities, you have the toughest of balancing acts, attending to kids, parents and personal needs while still nurturing your marriage. You may envy celebrities like Madonna who seem to have it all - a personality that draws people in, the adoration of fans, an exciting life and strong feelings of omnipotence. However, this can be a mixed blessing, resulting in life experiences that are more seductive than the ordinary routine of a partnership - ... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 6:23 AM

This question is something that would bother the minds of so many married couples at some point within their marriage lives. However much matrimony may seem perfect, there is always scope for improvement. For marriage to be kept animated and active, both the couples should do their part in giving out the best efforts that they can for the relationship. When matters crop up, here are some tips to help you both glide through the Problem successfully: Identify the Trouble Communicate ... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Patricia Cheney @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 11:37 AM

There are loads of reasons people give for staying in unhappy relationships. Here are a few of the most popular: I made a commitment, if I leave it will break my partners heart, I can't afford to leave, it will hurt my children, and, my favorite, if I leave how do I know I'll find something better. Do any of these excuses sound familiar to you? if so, then read on. If you are unhappy in your relationship, there are 3 alternatives. First, keep the status quo. Do nothing. Continue... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Alan Bentley @ Monday, 17th November 2008 @ 4:28 PM

I listen to a lot of talk radio while in my car and was not surprised by my fellow Chicagoan's reactions to Brett Favre's retirement: joy, sadness and about time! People were happy and yet sad to see one of the all time greats in the history of sports retire. He beat the Bears more times than I care to remember never gloating and then took it like a man when he lost. In an era when athletes are obnoxious, overpaid and selfish, Favre stood out for his class and humility. That all... more...

Relationships » Marriage | By Aydan Corkern @ Monday, 17th November 2008 @ 3:30 PM

If you went around the country and took a poll as to why some people got married, you might either find some of them to be very crazy, sorry, stupid, or all of those. Here are the top ten reasons why they got married: 1 All of their friends were getting married. 2 They desired to have a baby. 3 To improve their relationship. 4 They just wanted to plan a wedding. 5 They wanted to get out of their parents' home. 6 For more freedom to live a wild and party-filled lifestyl... more...