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Why is Forgiving So Difficult?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:59:27 +0000

Being able to forgive keeps both your marriage and yourself healthy. Yet for many people, admitting to making mistakes and forgiving others is difficult.

One reason you may have difficulty forgiving is your pride or because you are still too angry. Or you don't want to be seen as weak. Perhaps you want your spouse to suffer. Additionally, forgiveness can be hard if you think that your mate is not having to pay any consequences for the hurtful behavior.

Why is Forgiving So Difficult? originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 05:59:27.

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JP Bardwell Resigns!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:12:51 +0000

Great news! Keith Bardwell resigned as a justice of the peace today! He didn't give a reason and honestly, we don't care why he resigned. We're just glad that he did resign.

Keith Bardwell's term as justice of the peace was set to run through 2014.

Bardwell: "I do hereby resign the office of Justice of the Peace for the Eighth Ward of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, effective November 3, 2009."
Source: Melinda Deslatte. "La. justice quits after interracial wed flap." SFGate.com. 11/03/2009.

In case you don't remember who he is, Bardwell made news in October 2009 when he refused to marry an interracial couple.

JP Bardwell Resigns! originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 20:12:51.

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Younger, Smarter Wives?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:50:34 +0000

Looking for a magic formula for a perfect marriage?

According to a study published by the European Journal of Operational Research, after mathematicians from Bath University assessed "the age difference, cultural and educational background and divorce history of all the couples", they figured that guys could have a perfect marriage if they married a women who was smarter and at least five years younger.

Younger, Smarter Wives? originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 03:50:34.

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Has Losing Weight Hurt Your Marriage?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:10:33 +0000

It may be hard to understand, but there are spouses who have mixed feelings when their mate loses weight. Subtle sabotage and attempts to undermine any weight loss success can happen.

An intimidated, jealous, or threatened spouse may have feelings of:

Envy.
Fear and jealousy.
Anger.

Has Losing Weight Hurt Your Marriage? originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 05:10:33.

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The Presidency and Marriage

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:20:13 +0000

Speaking about their "public marriage, private smiles" relationship with Jodi Kantor for The New York Times, the first couple talked about date nights, difficult times, and reality checks.

In the "The First Marriage", the Obamas spoke about the impact of the presidency on their marriage. In the article, Kantor looked back at the early days of the Obama marriage, visited one of their first apartments, reflected on their marriage on the campaign trail, talked about life in the White House, and thought about the years ahead for Michelle and Barack Obama.

Some quotes from the article:
President Obama: "What I value most about my marriage is Read more...
The Presidency and Marriage originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 02:20:13.
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Latest Halloween Costume Suggestions

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:13:17 +0000

If the Halloween costumes for couples already listed on our site aren't what you are looking for, perhaps some of these recent suggestions by our readers will work for you.

Maid for Money (sexy maid outfit with play money pinned to costume) and Money Man (money pinned to his clothing) ~~ Connie M.

Michelle and Barack Obama ~~ Sheila Y.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ~~ Jared B.

Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson ~~ Jerry E.

Amelia Earhart and George Putnam ~~ Nancy O.

Kanye West and Taylor Swift ~~ T.

Latest Halloween Costume Suggestions originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 03:13:17.

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Not Enough! Tougher Alienation of Affection Law in North Carolina

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:45:02 +0000

When we heard that North Carolina was changing the alienation of affection law, we thought this might be the beginning of rational thought in the few states that allow alienation of affection lawsuits.

But that is not the case. All the legislators changed in North Carolina was to make it a bit harder to sue a spouse's lover. As of October 1, 2009 if the extramarital affair started after a married couple is separated, the alienation of affection law cannot be used.

What's next? Considering a man cave as part of an alienation of affection lawsuit? Apparently, for some ... yes.

Commenting about Brad Pitt's man cave, John Harlow wrote: Read more...
Not Enough! Tougher Alienation of Affection Law in North Carolina originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 03:45:02.
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Can You Spot a Devoted Spouse?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:24 +0000

One of the ways we spot devoted spouses is not only how they treat their partners but also how they look at their mates. You can often see patience, kindness, and love in their eyes and in their facial expression.

Robin Schoenthaler's article, "Will he hold your purse?" points out how to spot a devoted spouse.

Can You Spot a Devoted Spouse? originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 16:00:24.

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Set Aside Time Each Week

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:33:42 +0000

The blog Dumb Little Man recently featured an article "How to Be Your Own Life Coach and Save Some Cash." Some of the ideas could be helpful to married couples, too.

The idea of setting aside an hour each week to talk with one another about your "goals, dreams, ambitions, and problem areas" is terrific. This type of sharing yourself is vital to having a healthy and intimate marriage. Remember to share your feelings, too.

Set Aside Time Each Week originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 02:33:42.

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Falling Stars

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:01:17 +0000

During our first month of dating, one of the things we did was to sit outside and watch for falling stars in the Nevada sky. We had to drive out of town to avoid the lights of Las Vegas, but being close to one another and sharing our dreams with one another was worth the drive!

I'm not sure if a meteor shower is the same as falling stars, but the Orionids meteor shower appears every year at this time and gives you a reason (other than being romantic) to sit outdoors and hold hands.

Falling Stars originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 23:01:17.

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