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Defense of Marriage Act Goes Before Supreme Court

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:23:39 +0000

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard its second day of arguments on the issue of same-sex marriage, specifically a challenge to the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). This follows Tuesday’s case concerning California’s Proposition 8. The DOMA case, known as United States v. Windsor, covers this: The case concerns the part of the [...]

Solo No More: George Lucas Is Engaged

Jessica Sager — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:37:32 +0000

Congrats to George Lucas. The ‘Star Wars’ mastermind is engaged to Mellody Hobson. PEOPLE reports that Lucas, 68, and Hobson, 43, have been dating since 2006. Before you’re all “Mellody who?” and assume she’s a golddigger, rest assured: This girl’s got her own cash and doesn’t need his. Hobson is the chairman (Chairwoman? Chairperson? We’re [...]

Man Steals Ex's Engagement Ring, Gives It To His Wife

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:30:35 +0000

Donald Albritton’s marriage was going through a rough patch, so he turned to his ex-girlfriend for help. The catch is Megan White, the 35-year old’s former-flame, didn’t exactly get a say in the matter… That’s because Albritton swiped White’s engagement ring, planning to give the jewelry to his current wife as a peace offering. According [...]

Alec Baldwin Gets Married – See Photos of His Surprise Wedding

Hannah Gutenplan — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:01:41 +0000

Alec Baldwin is officially hitched, as of the ceremony that took place Saturday evening, June 30th at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York. His lovely bride Hilaria Thomas, 28, is a yoga instructor in New York and a graduate of New York University. She was born on the Spanish island Majorca and grew up in Spain and Boston.

What Is a Commuter Marriage and Why Is It Growing in Popularity?

Mike Adams — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:19:52 +0000

There is a growing trend among America’s married couples that appears to be gaining ground as a result of a challenging economy and unsettled job market.

That trend is the commuter marriage. But what is it?

College Sweethearts Marry After 60 Years Apart

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:24 +0000

Peggy Marie Pence Schuster and Henry O. Freund first felt a spark between them back in 1950 when the pair attended Southwestern of Memphis (now Rhodes College).

They exercised their young love by sitting next to each other in class and attending school events together. But like many college sweethearts, their romance didn’t make the jump into the real world. Soon after graduation, Marie married someone else, and Henry, who had joined the Air Force, did the same.

President Obama Affirms Support For Gay Marriage [POLLS]

Eric Meier — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:03:05 +0000

Gay marriage is one of our country's hot button issues at the moment, and in the spotlight again after this week's vote by the citizens of North Carolina. We now know exactly where the president stands on the issue. How about you? Take our surveys and let us know.

10 Sentences You Don't Want to Hear at Your Wedding

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:06:53 +0000

Wedding season is just around the corner and someone you know is probably gearing up for the biggest day of his or her life. Of course, no day can go as perfect as you pictured it in your head. These are the statements that can bring your special day to a grinding halt. 1. “Yeah, [...]

New Research May Show How Long Your Marriage Will Last

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:17:35 +0000

If you’ve recently tied the knot for the first time, here’s a bit of a buzzkill: according to new research about first marriages from the CDC, you only have about a 50 percent chance of staying married long enough to celebrate your 20th wedding anniversary.

Does a Bad Economy Lead to Happier Marriages? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:08:00 +0000

While a depressed economy may be bad for your job prospects, a new study finds it could actually be good for your marriage. Working with the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, psychologists Lisa Diamond and Angela Hicks discovered spouses who at least partially blame the overall state of the economy for their lousy [...]

Is Adele Getting Married?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:16:16 +0000

Adele was seen with a rock on her finger at the BRITS last week with her BF Simon Konecki, but she grabbed more headlines at the time for flipping the bird when her speech was cut off.

Now, attention is returning to the 10.57 carat De Beers ring that adorned the fourth finger on her left hand. That placement usually means one is betrothed, off the market, engaged, getting married, unavailable, you name it. You can see the rock in the image above. It’s hot, right?

What Are the Secrets of a Happy Marriage?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:32:49 +0000

A new poll of 2,000 happily married couples in the UK has revealed what seem to be the secrets of a successful union: one argument per week and two vacations a year. Almost 60 percent of respondents said vacations together provide a reminder of why they love each other so much, probably because more than [...]

Brad Pitt Wants to Get Married – But What About Angelina?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:34:07 +0000

Together seven years, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie haven’t been in any rush to get married. But thanks to their children, that could change. Pitt, 48, said in an interview: We’d actually like to, and it seems to mean more and more to our kids. We made this declaration some time ago that we weren’t [...]

Should Presidential Candidates Be Questioned About Their Failed Marriages? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:48:46 +0000

Newt Gingrich has surged to the front of the field among Republican presidential hopefuls, despite questions about his past failed marriages. In fact, Gingrich seemed to score points with GOP voters when he lambasted CNN’s John King during a South Carolina debate for bringing up one of Gingrich’s ex-wives’ allegations of infidelity. So does the public [...]

Study: Getting Married May Not be Better Than Living Together

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:20:11 +0000

Are you living with your girlfriend and thinking about popping the big question? You may want to reconsider. A new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, show that married couples have only few advantages compared to couples that aren’t married and live together. “Marriage has long been an important social institution, but [...]

Does Marriage Make Men Healthier?

Damon Young — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:50:14 +0000

“It makes even less sense when you realize that being single is bad for your health.”

My friend Kim made this statement during a heated group discussion about men and marriage a few weeks ago.

Bogus Bride Arrested After Being Paid £400 To Marry A Stranger

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:26:37 +0000

Weddings are supposed to be full of love, romance, and a lot of fun by spending time together. After years of getting to know one another, it’s a cute and special day. Elizabeth Balogh was arrested on her ‘special day’ after accepting a £400 payment to marry a complete stranger. Now who said marriage couldn’t pay off?

Men Still Call The Shots When It Comes To Money

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:24:00 +0000

While the world is seeing more and more gender equality when it comes to sharing responsibilities, men are still the ones making the financial decisions at home. A study conducted by HSBC Bank says that 65 percent of men were the sole decision makers when it comes to the family’s finances. However, when it comes [...]

Engaged Couple Found Out They Were Siblings

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:38:58 +0000

A South African couple got the shock of their life, when, after five years of dating, they discovered they are actually brother and sister! To make matters worse they are expecting their first child! This sounds like a story out of a Lifetime movie, but it really happened! All I can say is it makes for very awkward family reunions!

Two Out of Three Think a Wife Should Take Husband's Last Name – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:12:07 +0000

Sixty-seven percent of Americans think that a woman should take her husband’s surname upon marriage, according to an Indiana University survey of 815 adults. In fact, the poll found that 50 percent think there should be a law requiring wives to adopt the last name of their husbands. While there is no comprehensive information on what [...]