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For the Marriage - Big Day Plunge

Marriage makes men nicer

December 12th 2010 14:01
The research says it. Nice men have a higher chance of getting married, and bad behavior in men decreases after getting married.




Can marriage really tame a man? The studies show it can. Perhaps it's because married men hang out less with their single buddies. Perhaps they feel they will have more to lose if they behave badly.

I hope that single women take this research with a grain of salt though. It's nice to know men could eventually tame their wild side after marriage, but that eventual change in behavior shouldn't become one motivation for getting married.

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Funny Marriage Quotes

October 7th 2010 03:35

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I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
-Rita Rudner

Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.
-Katherine Hepburn

"I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I do" is the longest sentence?
-George Carlin

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
-Rodney Dangerfield

“Three rings of marriage are the engagement ring, the wedding ring, and the suffering.”
-Unknown

"I never knew what real happiness was until I got married. And by then it was too late."
-Max Kauffmann

"I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career."
-Gloria Steinem

"Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age - as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight."
-Phyllis Diller

"What ought to be done to the man who invented the celebrating of anniversaries? Mere killing would be too light."
-Mark Twain

"Do you know what it means to come home at night to a woman who'll give you a little love, a little affection, a little tenderness? It means you're in the wrong house, that's what it means."
-George Burns

To the newlyweds, don't forget to laugh! Marriage is wonderful but it doesn't come without troubles. When those come your way, sort them out with your husband and find the lighter side of things. Never ever forget to laugh.
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Date your mate

August 31st 2010 14:33
Romantic Date


"If there was more courting in marriage, there'd be fewer marriages in court. Date your mate. Today."

- Rick Warren


What a beautiful reminder. Truth is it really is hard to schedule dates with your husband, especially when the kids come. My husband and I spent a rare three hours alone together yesterday, and that wasn't even for a date. We bought curtains for the home and some baby clothes, but there wasn't anything romantic about that! I really wish we could go out on a date soon. A real, proper date --- dressing up nicely, catching a movie like we used to, then grabbing dinner, then ice cream after. I love our little family now, but I do miss the sweet twosome moments we have.

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Who's in charge in your marriage?

July 9th 2010 14:36
Marriage should be about being equal. But hey, don't deny it -- there's one dominant in the marriage, and the other one's a bit meeker. It's not about strong or weak, good or bad, bully or doormat. Two strong personalities can clash horribly. I'm thinking that in relationships, there's always one who has the stronger voice, the bigger personality.



The challenge is to find a good balance in your relationship. It's a give-and-take situation always, a two-way street. One may be dominant and the other not quite so, but happiness can be achieved!

So, which one are you?

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Is the 7-year itch true?

July 8th 2010 14:33
I'm not sure why seven is the magic number. A friend separated from her partner after seven good (well, maybe not so good) years. She said it was the seven-year-itch.



Maybe it's towards the seventh year that couples begin to feel bored with each other. I'm not really sure. What do you think?

I celebrated my 7th year of marriage this year, but there was hardly any itch because our little one was born just recently. So whatever boredom that may have settled this year was quickly averted by the coming of our baby!

What do you think?

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Random Love Stuff: Our Love Floats

June 30th 2010 16:23
This is just too cute not to share.



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Having Doubts Before Your Wedding

June 28th 2010 16:20


It's normal to feel the wedding jitters as the big day approaches. Suddenly you feel like you're running out of time for the things you want to do while you're not tied down by someone else. Suddenly you feel suffocated. You begin to wonder, "Am I really ready for this? Can I honestly commit to just one person? I want to do so many things on my own!"

First things first: don't cancel the wedding. Not right away, anyway! Sort through your emotions first. Grab a good friend and talk it out. Perhaps the concept of marriage is overwhelming you that you're beginning to lose perspective on why you want to marry your partner in the first place.

You could also be stressed from the wedding preparations. Planning a wedding is no joke! Maybe you're bordering on insanity with all the preps and just want to run away on your own. This can cause cold feet too. Take a break from all the planning. Take a vacation for a week from wedding planning. Maybe all you need is a refresher.

There may be other factors though that can cause doubts before your wedding: discovering your partner is abusive, finding out about infidelity, a difference in opinion about children and values, pushing through with the wedding so you won't hurt your partner's feelings. These may be more serious doubts that would require you to examine your relationship more.

Be tactful when you bring this up with your partner. Finding out that your groom or bride suddenly has doubts towards you can be very hurtful, so manage this well. It is best that you two work it out together.

Good luck!


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When was the last time you flirted with your spouse?

June 18th 2010 07:14
There was a couple seated beside me at the coffee shop. I couldn't help but eavesdrop because there voices were so loud (yes, I have an excuse so there). They were obviously on a first date. You could tell by the shy tone of their voices, their desire to impress each other with some stories but not overwhelm the other.

It was so cute.

Then they were flirting, and I could sense the chemistry growing. It was such a cute coffee shop moment, and who knows, that date could have led to more for the duo.

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The incident made me think, When was the last time I flirted with my husband? We're perfectly fine. We're loving, sweet, happy. But flirting?

I wonder how many couples still flirt with each other. It would be so sweet to see couples married for over 25 years still flirting with each other. My grandparents flirted with each other I think, when my Grandpa was still alive. They were the poster couple for senior romance.

What about you, when was the last time you flirted with your spouse?
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Strange how we fit each other

June 16th 2010 07:00
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This song is PERFECT for couples. Consider it as a first dance for your wedding day, when walking down the aisle, background music to your wedding video. The lyrics are just so intimate and beautiful. It's called "Eric's Song" and it's by Vienna Teng.



"Eric's Song"

Strange how you know inside me
I measure the time and I stand amazed
Strange how I know inside you
My hand is outstretched toward the damp of the haze

And of course I forgive
I've seen how you live
Like a phoenix you rise from the ashes
You pick up the pieces
And the ghosts in the attic
They never quite leave
And of course I forgive
You've seen how I live
I've got darkness and fears to appease
My voices and analogies
Ambitions like ribbons
Worn bright on my sleeve

Strange how we know each other

Strange how I fit into you
There's a distance erased with the greatest of ease
Strange how you fit into me
A gentle warmth filling the deepest of needs

And with each passing day
The stories we say
Draw us tighter into our addiction
Confirm our conviction
That some kind of miracle
Passed on our heads
And how I am sure
Like never before
Of my reasons for defying reason
Embracing the seasons
We dance through the colors
Both followed and led

Strange how we fit each other

Strange how certain the journey
Time unfolds the petals
For our eyes to see
Strange how this journey's hurting
In ways we accept as part of fate's decree

So we just hold on fast
Acknowledge the past
As lessons exquisitely crafted
Painstakingly drafted
To carve us as instruments
That play the music of life
For we don't realize
Our faith in the prize
Unless it's been somehow elusive
How swiftly we choose it
The sacred simplicity
Of you at my side
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Love Yourself in Marriage

June 5th 2010 04:35
When you get married, remember that you still are your own person. It's great to do things as a couple, to make decisions as a couple, but there will be times that you will need time for yourself.

There will be times that you will have to stand up for yourself. There will be times that you will have to take the high road. There will be times you will to assert yourself. This doesn't mean you have to fight with your spouse. This just means you shouldn't be a doormat.

Stick up for yourself. You are not your spouse's emotional trash bag, beat bag. You have a voice. You are your own person.

So love yourself. Take care of yourself. It's noble to take care of another, but you can only care for others if you yourself are well-cared for. Here's an encouraging poem by Stacey Chillemi:

Your face will not glow with happiness unless you love yourself,

The birds will not sing songs unless you sing with them,

The flowers will not blossom unless you water them,

The beautiful smell they carry will not breeze through the universe we take care of them,

Everything is meaningless unless you love and take care of yourself…

Love yourself,

Accept yourself,

Believe in yourself,

Believe in your wishes,

Believe in your dreams,

Hopes and desires.


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Will fart-absorbing linens save your marriage?

May 15th 2010 18:18
Your wife won't know you broke wind!


How often does farting get in the way of marriage anyway? With the creation of this product, it must happen often. There you are, all snuggled up, about to get into the mood when BOOM! Your partner breaks wind. Not exactly a romantic moment.

The "Better Marriage Blanket" is made of material that "absorbs the odor of flatulence." It filters the icky smell and just leaves you with fresh air. Your partner won't smell anything funny.

What cracked me up about it is that according to the website, it "contains the same type of fabric used by the military to protect against chemical weapons." Breaking wind is a lethal weapon! Haha!

This would make for a fun gift to give newlyweds. Imagine their amusement upon getting it. Those who've been married for a long time are probably going, "Oh yeah, that happens."

Okay so now we know that this blanket rids your moments of unpleasant smells. Maybe it should develop another model -- masking the smell AND sound of flatulence!
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All Moments are Extraordinary

January 19th 2010 06:24


Any activity shared with your spouse becomes magical, no matter how simple or ordinary that activity is.

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Treat every day like it were your last

January 17th 2010 04:32

Always leave home with a tender goodbye and loving words.
They may be the last.
- Anonymous




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Watch your tone when you're angry

January 15th 2010 04:14
Easy advice to type and maybe even remember, but very tough to follow once you and your spouse are in the middle of an argument, emotions on a rise and heads heated up so badly.

Everything sounds more intense and negative when said in a loud voice. In a fight, intentions sound more abrasive than they are meant to be.



Try to keep it down to a whisper. Take deep breaths. Speak calmly. It is difficult but well worth the effort. Be conscious of the volume of your voice. Be conscious about the tone of your voice.

Perhaps many fights could've been resolved easily had it been for a calmer way of voicing out opinions. Then again, it's really hard to keep your calm and carry on when emotions are strong. This is a test, therefore, of how much you respect one another as a couple.

Speak softly. Maybe the fight will resolve sooner than you expect.

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