OldieWeds: What to get the late bloomer boomers

Ellen Snortland, 12.28.2009

Ellen Snortland is a writer, self-defense advocate, actor, lawyer, radio and TV personality.

\Celebrating a wedding anniversary as a late-love blooming, baby-booming bride has its challenges. We've been married for one year as I write this. W...

When Marriage Betrays Love: Why Sex Scandals Fascinate

Ruth Bettelheim, 12.28.2009

Executive/Life Coach, Pyschotherapist, Author

We as a society confuse romantic love, friendship, and loyalty with the sexual, economic, and political contract enforced by the state called marriage.

More Lies Women Tell Themselves

Jag Carrao, 12.23.2009

Dating and relationship coach

Inspired by all the women who are clearly ready to start a New Year by ditching self-sabotaging deceptions, I've decided to offer five more myths which could be trapping you in old, unhealthy relationship patterns.

The Tiger Phenomenon - Chasing the Illusion

Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, 12.23.2009

Co-Founder, TantraNova Institute

In the context of the recent controversy surrounding Tiger Woods, I pose this question: What can we learn about our cultural conditioning regarding marriage, love, intimacy, fulfillment, and happiness?

Obama Won't Push Equal Rights Law in the Right Direction

Emma Ruby-Sachs, 12.25.2009

Lawyer

While the Obama administration pretends that the law is a concrete inflexible animal incapable of multiple interpretations, LGBT rights in this country continue to languish. Strong leadership is needed.

Why Would Tiger Cheat On His Wife?

John Gray, 12.21.2009

John Gray, Ph.D is author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus

Having a partner of great physical beauty is like moving into a home with a fabulous view. At first the view is all that you see. After a year you notice the view less, focusing more on the things that "need to be fixed."

Christmas Letter 2009

Jerry Zezima, 12.23.2009

Humor columnist for The Stamford Advocate in Connecticut

Since I am in the holiday spirit (and, having just consumed a mug of hot toddy, a glass of eggnog and a nip of cheer, the holiday spirits are in me), ...

Why I'm (Still) Auctioning Off My Right to Marry

Jamie Frevele, 12.21.2009

Your biggest fan

So, a couple of weeks ago, after the NY State Senate voted down marriage equality, I put my legal right to marry up for auction on eBay. My symbolic auction had raised $327 for the Point Foundation.

Is the Recession Really Saving Marriages?

Philip N. Cohen, 12.19.2009

Sociologist at UNC-Chapel Hill.

If it's true that the husband's job loss especially increases stress on a marriage - as previous research suggests - we may yet see that emerge for the current crisis. If not, maybe something has changed.

Can Your Vows Enrich Your Marriage In 2010?

Anne Naylor, 12.22.2009

Personal motivation consultant and author

Vows can be seen as the bridge between romantic love and the love that lasts a lifetime. For better or worse, such commitment can lead to understanding, compassion and appreciation of your loved one.

Catholic Charities Meet the DC Council

Christopher Brauchli, 12.17.2009

Columnist and lawyer

On December 15, 2009, the D.C. Council voted 11-2 in favor of a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the District. That distresses the Pope and his employees almost as much as sexual abuse of children.

Christmas Without Carol

John W. Whitehead, 12.17.2009

Attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely

Unlike many couples whose outside interests take them in opposite directions, Carol and I were joined at the hip. We did everything together. When she passed away, I was more alone than I had ever been.

What Tiger Woods Can Learn From George Clooney: Why Marry and Have Kids?

Laura Trice, 12.18.2009

Relationship Expert, Author and CEO

Some marriages please parents. Others to fit in. Others, to handle an unplanned pregnancy. As reason number seven, here is a good summary of one of the things that can lead to a long term happy marriage.

Celebrating The Young Victoria

Sarah, Duchess of York, 12.17.2009

The world had to know of this, the greatest untold love story in history. It had to be made into a movie for Hollywood. The world had to know The Young Victoria.

Why Planning a Wedding Should Not Take Longer Than 3 Months

Joseph Satto, 12.17.2009

Founder of mysomeday.com

You can pull off a fantastic wedding in much less than a year, and without being forced to mortgage the farm to finance it.

A Test for LGBT Equality: Why I Support Dan Hynes for Illinois Governor

Tobias Barrington Wolff, 12.16.2009

Chief advisor on LGBT issues for 2008 Obama campaign

Pat Quinn opposes marriage equality, and LGBT people and issues are nowhere to be found on his campaign website. The choice in this race was a clear one for me.

5 Lies Women Tell Themselves

Jag Carrao, 12.16.2009

Dating and relationship coach

The lies single women tell themselves may feel comfy, but by insulating us from sometimes unpleasant realities, they undermine our ability to make rational decisions based on complete information, thus sabotaging our long-term romantic goals.

Brokeback Mountain Reclaims the American West

Tom Gregory, 12.17.2009

Actor, radio personality, and Tony nominated producer

With the intertwined shirts from Brokeback Mountain holding fast on its walls, Museum of the American West has opened up a line of progressive, informative, bigot-fumigatin' dialogue.

Tiger Woods, Thomas Merton, and the Consequences of Wearing a Mask

Mark Shaw, 12.16.2009

Author of "Beneath the Mask of Holiness: Thomas Merton and the Forbidden Love Affair that Set Him Free".

"We have a choice of two identities: the external mask which seems to be real and which lives by a shadowy autonomy for the brief moment of earthy existence."

Obama, Pundits, And Second Guessing Yourself

Jim Selman, 12.15.2009

A recognized leader and authority in the field of organizational transformation and culture change.

I've written about how life in our society is becoming a 'spectator sport'. I'm reminded of this as I hear pundits criticizing Obama as if their points aren't contrived to produce controversy or provoke conflict.

The Top 5 Dating And Relationship Tips For Women

Laura Trice, 12.15.2009

Relationship Expert, Author and CEO

You need to have all your non-negotiables met before taking either of those steps or you will feel crazy and off balance. A woman needs to feel completely comfortable with her guy because he may never change.