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Top 10: Marital Problems
She's let herself go It happens. Some women let themselves go after they get married. Maybe they lose their incentive to stay fit once they’ve bagged a guy. Maybe they have trouble bouncing back after having a baby. There are numerous explanations, but if her physical unfitness is killing your libido, you have to do something about it. Try working out together; take up an activity like cycling or ... [Read More]
15 Women On Why They Say "No" To Marriage
“We didn’t get married for a number of reasons: the timing was never right, we were never sure of each other, we were always more focused on just ourselves instead of each other, we weren’t sure if we were always right for the other. We were the complete opposites, we were like oil and water in the relationship, and we fought all the time, but we loved each other unconditionally.” —Diana Bean, Rog... [Read More]
Signs Of Secret Spending By Your Spouse
Money and spending is one of the more serious issues that couples have to face in their marriage and relationship. Trust and honesty is the key to making money and spending a non-issue. But unfortunately, not all couples are quite a ware of this. There are many couples that may be hiding their spending habits from each other. Some may be secretly spending money on things that their significant oth... [Read More]
Changing Your First Name After Marriage
If your parents gave you an atrocity of giving you an embarrassing birth name like Pantyhose, Sue (if you are a boy), or even Talula Does The Hula In Hawaii, you felt the need of changing your name to avoid further anxiety and discomfort. In California, name changes are not that complicated. Some people would simply pick a new name then ask agencies like Social Security or the DMV to change your... [Read More]
How to Change Your Name in California
Tigers die and leave their skins; people die and leave their names. So goes a Japanese proverb. We all like to leave a good name behind. Perhaps this is why some people opt to have their names changed to something they feel is worth leaving behind. Perhaps.In California, having your name changed is not a very complicated process. However, experts recommend that you have your name changed using cou... [Read More]
Do Birds of the Same Feather Flock Together?
We are taught in our Physics class that, in the law of magnetic poles, like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other. Does it hold true in marriage? Do we tend to go for romantic partners that are opposite to us? Or do birds of the same feather are more likely to experience marital bliss?In a comprehensive study undertaken on these questions, University of Iowa researchers find t... [Read More]
How to Date Again After Divorce
When the storm calms after a divorce and you're living a normal life again, you may find yourself entertaining thoughts of dating. You know very well that developing new relationships means returning to the dating scene. However, dating following a divorce is an overwhelming experience. There are some important guides that may help you achieve a triumphant comeback to the world of dating and take ... [Read More]
How to Divide Responsibilities Effectively
A lot of couples end up splitting simply because they can't effectively divide household chores and familial responsibilities effectively. Couples should be able to divide chores and responsibilities effectively to keep the household operations - and their marriage - going smoothly. Here are a few ways to keep things in your home running smoothly.PrioritizeAll household chores must be done at some... [Read More]
Fighting Fairly in Your Marriage
Marriage can be blissful during the wedding and honeymoon, but once reality begins to sink in you realize that there is more about marriage that just being romantic. You have probably heard about the "seven-year itch," when the marital relationship turns sour over the years, usually because the couple keeps on fighting and arguing with each other.If you want to keep your marriage, you ne... [Read More]
Introduction to Mediation on Divorce
While the divorce rate in the United States has been declining slowly since the 1970s, divorce remains fairly common in the country. In fact, about 50% of first marriages and 70% second marriages end in divorce. The median length for an American marriage is 11 years with around 90% of all divorce cases being settled out of court. There are four methods to end a marriage: arbitration, negotiation, ... [Read More]