Tuesday, April 29, 2008

May Day and Lei Day -- More Days to Have Fun Together

Although you shouldn't need an excuse to take a day and have fun together, May Day and Lei Day give you more excuses to make time to have fun together....

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Harmful Behaviors to Avoid

Falling into negative patterns in the way you relate and respond to one another not only hurts one another, continuing the behaviors can end your marriage. These negative behaviors can't...

Friday, April 25, 2008

Financial Infidelity Getting Attention Again

Dan Kadlec, a contributing writer to Money Magazine has important tips for couples dealing with money problems: " Marriage counselors say that half of all couples fight about spending and...

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Consider a Vacation in Your Backyard -- A Staycation

The high price of gas this year has many couples rethinking their summer plans. A vacation in your backyard could solve your concerns about high gas prices this summer. "Staycation is...

Consider a Vacation in Your Backyard

The high price of gas this year has many couples rethinking their summer plans. A vacation in your backyard could solve your concerns about high gas prices this summer. You don't...

Monday, April 21, 2008

Would You Put a Cornfield in Your Front Yard?

Early advocates of living green, Green Acres star Eddie Albert and his wife Margo had an unpretentious home with a cornfield in the front yard and a large greenhouse for...

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Passover Tips for Jewish-Christian Couples

During the celebration of major religious celebrations such as Easter and Passover, interfaith couples may find themselves wondering how to be supportive of one another's faith traditions. Here are some tips...

Friday, April 18, 2008

Is Mutuality a Shared Value in Your Marriage?

When the two of you don't stomp on one another's hopes and dreams, when you both try to understand each other's goals and fears, when both of you honestly want...

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Did Any Popes Have Wives?

Answer:      Yes. There isn't much detailed information about the early popes but there is historical evidence that some popes were married. However, their decision to marry was made...

What is the Marriage Tax Penalty?

The difference between what you pay in taxes as a married couple and what you would pay as two single persons is often referred to as the marriage tax penalty. In...

He Drives Me Crazy

Marriage lessons from the road

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Twelve Dates

Here's a fun way to celebrate your anniversary all year long.

When a Son Kills

Gene and Carol Kent had a loving family, strong faith, and a great marriage. One gunshot changed everything.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Heartbreaking Situation of Extreme Control and Abuse

Now that it has been revealed in news reports that law enforcement officials apparently knew about young girls being forced into early marriages at the 1,700-acre Yearning for Zion Ranch...

Go Ahead and Have That Second Wedding Ceremony

If you and your spouse had a secret marriage, it is okay to have a second wedding ceremony to celebrate your love and commitment for one another with your relatives...

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

A 65-Year Marriage Ends -- Lydia and Charlton Heston

Click for larger image Lydia was Charlton's first date and his first love. Their 65-year marriage ended on April 5, 2008, when Charlton died at home, with Lydia by his side. When...

Your Age, Whether or Not You Share in Household Chores, and How Much Money You Earn

What do these three factors have in common? They are some of the ways you can lower your odds for divorce before you get married: Wait until you are around...

Vertically Challenged -- More Jealous

The British weekly, New Scientist, reported claims of scientists who say the results of their study reveals that shorter people have a tendency to be more jealous than taller folks. This...

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Questions Surround Thomas Beatie and Nancy Roberts

Thomas Beatie (aka Tracy LaGondino) and Nancy Roberts are in the news and on Oprah's television show because Thomas is reportedly pregnant. "Thomas Beatie of Bend, Ore., is unusual in several...

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Historic Policy Change

It may only be 120 square feet of living space, but it is home to husband-and-wife soldiers in Iraq who have been given private quarters. A policy change made by...