marriage

Marriage: Signs of Communication Breakdown

January 19, 2012 By dena Leave a Comment

Lack of communication in relationships seems to be a consistent cause of marital problems. But because a breakdown in communication does not usually happen overnight, there are usually signs of trouble for a while before a real split happens. Here are some symptoms and suggested remedies to heal ailing communication between partners, from Kim Malchuk, motivational speaker, coach, and award-winning author (via Hitched). : 1: Short Fuse. This is a warning flag, especially if your spouse is … [Read more...]

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Mother-in-laws: Keeping the Peace

July 4, 2011 By dena Leave a Comment

By now you've probably heard about (or even read) the shocking email Heidi Withers received from her mother-in-law-to-be, harping over her lack of taste, manners, and humor. When Miss Withers had finished reading it she immediately did what many of us would have done: forwarded it to some of her close friends and family to share in the outrage. How dare she, indeed?! feature image credit Unfortunately, instead of keeping it private, one zealous friend spread it all over the internet … [Read more...]

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Father of the Bride Blues

June 26, 2011 By dena Leave a Comment

Luckily for me, my dad is totally in touch with his feelings. But according to Meg Meeker, MD, author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, some dads start feeling rather blue as soon as their little girl finds "another man" to spend the rest of her life with. As your wedding looms closer, dad my start to exhibit strange behavior, whether he's more distant, short-tempered, distracted, or anxious. This is because thoughts of your marriage may trigger separation anxiety, qualms about entrusting … [Read more...]

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Planning a Blissful Financial Future

March 3, 2011 By dena 1 Comment

Finances are not always something that's discussed during courtship and engagement. I mean, who really wants to talk about money when you're enjoying a candle-lit dinner or a walk on the beach? But ensuring a secure financial future together is an important step to creating a secure, happy marriage, and that takes a bit of planning. Whether you are before of after tying the knot, the experts recommend sitting down together to develop a financial strategy that will help secure the long … [Read more...]

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Wedding Traditions with a Twist

February 20, 2011 By dena 2 Comments

Tradition is a wonderful thing, but there's nothing wrong with having a little fun at the same time! Here are some great ideas for keeping wedding customs fresh! * * * * * * * * All photos from Martha Stewart Wedding Twist on Something Old: Here's a great idea! An heirloom brooch takes on a new life when you attach it to a wide piece of ribbon and wearing it as a cuff! (Brooch, General Whimsy) Twist on Something New: Not everything needs to be tangible. … [Read more...]

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18 Creative Ways to Use A Custom Wedding Logo or Monogram

February 15, 2011 By dena 2 Comments

Bride-to-be Stacey has just opened up shop offering Custom Wedding Logos & Monograms. If you're in the market for a gorgeous monogram, you don't want pass over her website Event Logo House.com. As a special treat for Bride.net readers, Stacey has created a coupon code for 10% off! Enter the code BRIDENET when you're ready to check out, and receive this 10% discount on your custom wedding logo! Once you’ve decided on your colors and have your wedding logo designed, the next step is to … [Read more...]

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Dating Strategies for the Marriage-Minded

August 26, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

This is a website for brides... and brides-to-be! So if you are single but want to be married, here are the 5 golden rules for evaluating the prospects of long-term marital success. When it comes to making the decision about choosing a life partner, no one wants to make a mistake. Yet, with a divorce rate of close to 50 percent, it appears that many are making serious mistakes in their approach to finding Mr./Ms. Right! If you ask most couples who are engaged why they're getting … [Read more...]

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Warning: Marriage May Make You Fat!

July 14, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

No matter how much effort you put into getting in shape for your wedding, you may find all those pounds returning after the wedding-- and then some! It doesn't seem to matter who you are, says iVillage, even buff and beautiful stars like Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and Khloe Kardashian have packed on a few pounds after getting married. Why does it happen, and is anyone safe from this frightening condition called marriage? I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how life changes just a bit … [Read more...]

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10 Ways to Marry the Wrong Person

May 26, 2010 By dena 2 Comments

by Dov Heller Blind love is not the way to choose a spouse. With the divorce rate over 50 percent, too many are apparently making a serious mistake in deciding who to spend the rest of their life with. Here are practical tools for keeping your eyes wide open. To avoid becoming a "statistic," try to internalize these 10 insights. #1. You pick the wrong person because you expect him/her to change after you're married. The classic mistake. Never marry potential. The golden rule … [Read more...]

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Affair-Proofing Your Marriage

February 4, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

Recent studies estimate that 45 percent of married women and approximately 54 percent of married men engage in extramarital sex at some time or another during their marriage, according to Hitched. Shocking, isn't it? Nothing destroys a marriage faster than marital infidelity, and these statistics are truly frightening. But it is possible to "affair-proof" your marriage, says Sharon M. Rivkin, M.A., M.F.T. In order to make that happen, you need to know what can cause an affair in the first … [Read more...]