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05/17/2013
If He's Not The One - Dump Him! When I was 28, I met a teacher that I fell hard for. He was fun, loving, affectionate, and everything I wanted... More >>

Tags: AttitudeDatingDisappointmentEducationEngagementMarriageTeacherTeenagerTeens
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05/16/2013
How to Know You're Ready for Marriage You've dated around, had a couple of long-term relationships, and hopefully figured out which qualities are important to you and what makes a relationship work. Now you're faced with the inevitable question, "Am I ready to get married?" More >>

Tags: CommitmentDatingFamily/Relationships - FamilyFinancesMarriageRelativesReligionSexWedding
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05/16/2013
Creating Ripples of Better Living I'm writing to you while enjoying a relaxing moment by myself while my sister-in-law and her husband watch my kids. Specifically, they picked up my kids to take them on a fun outing. This might seem simple, but letting even family take them out is a big step for me... More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildIn-LawsInlawsMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodMotheringParentingRelationshipsRelatives
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05/14/2013
My Mother's 180 Recently, you opened your program talking about mother and daughter-in-laws' relationships. I believe the reason friction exists is because of feminism. More >>

Tags: AttitudeDisrespectFeminismIn-LawsMarriageMother-in-law/Daughter-in-lawRelationshipsResponse to a CommentSocial Issues
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05/13/2013
My Dear Wife Last week, my wife bought some new glass drinking tumblers on the internet in a closeout. When they came, they looked great; however, one of them has a sharp spot on the seam where the glass was made. More >>

Tags: AttitudeHumorHusband's GirlfriendMan's point of viewMarriageMen's Point of ViewSexThankful
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05/13/2013
In a Marital Rut?: 8 Ways to Make Your Marriage Juicy! It is very easy to get stuck in habitual patterns in a marriage that become rote and uninspiring. Use these 8 tips to step outside the comfort zone of your routine and make your marriage spicy! More >>

Tags: HumorIntimacyLaughterMarriageSexSexless marriageThe Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage
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05/09/2013
Handling In-Law Problems My married daughter and her husband made a pact when they married that any issues which occurred between an in-law and one of the spouses would be completely handled by the child of that parent. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Parent/ChildIn-LawsMarriageMother-in-law/Daughter-in-lawParentingRelationships
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05/07/2013
Why Is the First Response, 'No'? Why is it that when a husband or wife comes up with a good idea for something, the automatic answer is often, 'No'? More >>

Tags: AttitudeFeminismFriendshipsMarriageNegativitySocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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05/07/2013
Video: Why Is the First Response, 'No'? Why is it that when you suggest something to your spouse you get shot down, but when someone else comes up with the exact same idea, your spouse thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread? More >>

Tags: AttitudeFeminismFriendshipsMarriageNegativitySocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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05/03/2013
To the Bride and Groom Recently, my son married his beloved girlfriend. My short speech at the wedding was partly inspired by, and even directly mentioned - you. More >>

Tags: MarriagePersonal ResponsibilityWedding
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