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Christelyn Karazin: PHOTOS: How To Plan A Gorgeous Cross-Cultural Wedding Ceremony

2012-06-01T12:33:59Z

When it comes to the point where marriage -- and particularly the wedding ceremony -- is seriously discussed, that fusion can quickly become a culture clash as parents and other family members protest and lobby for their particular traditions to be honored during the festivities.

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Justine Lorelle LoMonaco: 4 Lessons Every Mother-In-Law Should Learn From Mine

2012-05-30T19:47:16Z

While this doesn't mean my mother-in-law hasn't (or never will) do anything that I disagree with, there are a few specific things she does that keep us far away from "monster-in-law" territory.

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WATCH: ‘Why You’re Not Married’ Author Answers Your Questions!

2012-05-30T16:31:44Z

"Why You're Not Married," Tracy McMillan's deliciously straight-talking Huffington Post blog about all the things women are doing wrong when it comes ...

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Akoshia Yoba: A Lesson in Affection: Bringing Passion To Relationships

2012-05-28T10:22:26Z

Passion is the rocket fuel of life; it is the energetic driving force behind anything that is done with excellence. When we bring passion to what we do, others can feel it.

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Jim Moret: 'Still The Most Beautiful Girl I've Ever Seen'

2012-05-22T14:29:38Z

Its easy to scoff at the idea of love at first sight and I suspect that if one of my daughters came home and told me a similar story I would be apt to dismiss it. There's a good chance I'd be wrong.

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Michele Velazquez: 4 Steps To An Unforgettable Anniversary

2012-05-25T17:38:02Z

So how do you come up with an anniversary date that is special and filled with details? Here are some tips I have learned in the romance industry on how you can infuse meaningful details into your special night and be sure you outdo your last anniversary!

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Dr. Fran Cohen Praver: The Secret Way To Stop Punishing Your Spouse For An Affair

2012-05-25T17:49:54Z

I have seen many women in my practice who keep interrogating their husbands about this 'other woman.' Their husbands become frustrated and assure their wives that the other woman meant nothing to them and that their wives mean everything to them.

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Tracy McMillan: Why You're STILL Not Married

2012-05-26T13:05:52Z

I am here with four ALL NEW REASONS why you're still not married.

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The Mildly Sinister Way I Got My Mother-In-Law Off My Back

2012-05-23T16:03:15Z

By Camille Arbeter for HowAboutWe.com

My mother-in-law insisted on including a long list of women, some of whom I’d never met, at my bridal showe...

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Ann Bauer: The Weirdest Conversation I Ever Had With Another Couple

2012-05-23T01:10:06Z

She reveals monogamous marriage to be nothing more than an artificial construct, he went on, devised by society to keep people docile and in their place.

Read more: Marriage Tips, Non-Monogamy, Infidelity, Monogamy, Marriage Advice, Open Marriage, Marital Problems, Cheating, Marital Advice, After the Wedding, Weddings News

David Lamb: How My Daughter Taught Me The Secret Of Marriage

2012-05-16T13:23:43Z

Ladies, what is the scariest admission (for men) in the English language? Answer, "my best friend wears a dress."

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Anna Damergis-Sinopoli: Why I Had Sex With My Husband For 7 Days Straight On National Television

2012-05-15T17:50:09Z

Sometimes you just need to get away for a while and allow yourself to try something new. Marriage evolves and it's up to us to make the choices to help it move in a positive direction.

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Tammy Nelson, Ph.D.: So You're Having An Affair. Here's How To End It Now

2012-05-16T17:48:54Z

Instead of wanting to leave her and end your marriage you've decided that the whole affair was a big mistake. But in your heart you know that the affair isn't over. You're not sure how to end it. And you're scared.

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Anne Naylor: Fifty Percent Of Marriages Work -- How?

2012-05-16T04:21:44Z

To learn about what makes a marriage work, I talked to several couples who are still happily married after 30 years or more, and explored the advice of professional relationship counsellors.

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7 Ways To Avoid The #1 Reason For Divorce

2012-05-16T11:37:02Z

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- Newlyweds and couples moving toward marriage, take note. Love, as it turns out, is not all you need...

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Claire Bidwell Smith: The Big Surprise That Completely Changed My First Year Of Marriage

2012-05-10T18:59:52Z

Greg and I got married on a hot July day on Cape Cod. Two months later, I walked into the bathroom of our Chicago apartment and took a pregnancy test.

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Natasha Burton: The Non-Engagement Chicken

2012-05-14T18:24:35Z

The recipe -- and the myth surrounding it -- conjures images of a culinarily satisfied man licking his fingers with a mixture of glee and awe while silently promising himself that he will never let you, maker of awesome chicken, get away by bestowing a ring soon after.

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Deborah Michel: Why 'Opposites Attract' Works For Me And My Husband

2012-05-15T16:01:49Z

"You're worrying me," he said, and I was startled by the genuine concern in his eyes. "If you'd told me all this ahead of time, I would have said there's no way this marriage would last."

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Tammy Nelson, Ph.D.: 3 Steps To Staying Married After An Affair

2012-05-14T20:44:30Z

No matter how many phone records or receipts you find, the answers to the real questions can't be found in the number of texts or the amount of dollars spent on a credit card. The real questions are not about "What," but "Why?" did this happen?

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Darcie Maranich: All The Time In The World

2012-05-14T19:17:48Z

Four and a half months after his sudden deployment, Jeff was sent home. The girls and I made T-shirts with catchy slogans: Welcome Home Baghdaddy; Glad You're Back from Iraq.

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Liza Monroy: Why I Married My Husband... Even Though I Knew He Was Gay

2012-05-14T11:24:17Z

Emir and I loved each other and offered each other everything except our bodies.

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Charli Penn: An Open Letter To My Future Daughter About Love And Marriage

2012-05-12T12:05:22Z

You're going to hear a lot of things about love and marriage before you're ready to understand them. That's okay. That's what you have me for, kid. There's more to tell and teach you than one letter could ever hold, but to kick off your lessons in Boys 101, here are a few things I need you to remember most and understand early.

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Stephanie Hallett: 5 Things My Mom Taught Me About Marriage

2012-05-11T00:24:28Z

I've learned a few things in particular from my mother, whom I have watched blossom and reinvent herself time and time again throughout my life. In honor of Mother's Day, here are five marriage lessons I've learned from this awesome lady.

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Susan Shapiro Barash: How Cheating Can Save Your Marriage

2012-05-03T10:23:42Z

According to my research, wives are as engaged in these extra marital affairs as are the husbands -- even if in our society, we like to think otherwise.

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Stephanie Hallett: Is It Ever OK To Propose Because You Cheated?

2012-05-08T19:27:24Z

You should only propose to someone because you love them and because you want to spend the rest of your life with them. Not for any other reason. If you propose out of guilt, both parties will become resentful.

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