Entries tagged “marriage”
Do Children Lower a Couple's Quality of Life?
Does having a child raise or lower a couple's quality of life? Amy and John are dying to know since Amy is expecting!...
Video: Is Monogamy Natural?
The nature vs. nurture debate continues! Amy and John argue that monogamy has become natural....
Wife Knows Best
Should wives control their husbands?By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzJOHN: Yesterday, I got a haircut. (OK, I know what you're thinking: "Jeez, now they're writing blogs about what they did yesterday!" Boring! I agree. But keep reading because I...
Relationship Spring Cleaning
Let's tidy up this marriage.By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzAMY: Every year around this time, glossy home magazines feature perky headlines like, "Spring Cleaning, Made Easy!" or "Super Spring Cleaning Tips!"I usually read these articles about how to de-clutter...
Read My Mind!
And ignore what comes out of my mouthBy Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzAMY: Last Saturday afternoon, my mean husband John abandoned me at Banana Republic. Here's what happened. As usual, we were bickering about something really stupid, so I...
Tell Her Everything?
Why can't I keep a secret from my wife?By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzJOHN: Do I really have to tell Amy everything? She certainly seems to think that she's entitled to know anything and everything--no matter what. She maintains...
Gold-Digging Gone Wild
Amy and John discuss "The Swedish Countess"By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzJOHN: She's currently on the cover of every tabloid. And I'm thinking, "Who the hell does she think she is?" I'm talking about the "Swedish Countess" of course,...
Where's My Rent?
I want my lazy stepdaughter to pay rent.By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: I'm 41, and I lost my long-time job at a big insurance company last November. I've been unemployed and miserable ever since,...
Baby? No Thanks!
Why doesn't my fiancé want kids? By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: My boyfriend, Ed, just asked me to marry him. Over the last year, we've been discussing our future together. (I recently read in...
Chat Room Cheat!
A new mom catches her husband sending dirty messages.By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: Seven months ago, I had my first baby, so I guess I've put my marriage on the back burner lately. I...
Do You Need to be Married to be Happy?
Amy and John ask women if they feel the need to be married in order to be happy. What do you think? Is marriage a prerequisite for happiness? Leave a comment below....
Name Change? No Thanks!
Who says a bride should take her husband's name? By Amy Kean and John D. Schwartz AMY: My husband John and I have different last names. Why? It's simple. I love my name. I'm attached it; and I'm not...
Cheapskate Maid Of Honor
Why should I have to pay for my cheapskate maid of honor? Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: I'm so fed up with my nightmare maid of honor, I want to kick her out of my wedding! I'm having a...
Husband Expects Lingerie
John wonders why Amy won't wear the sexy stuff. Is she saving it for someone else? By Amy Kean and John D. Schwartz AMY: Last night around 2 a.m., as usual, I went into the bathroom, brushed my teeth,...
Wedding Power Struggle
Just because the groom's mother is paying doesn't mean she's in charge, does it? Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: My fiancé's mom is taking over our upcoming wedding. At first, we said we'd be having a very small, casual event...
"Never Go To Bed Angry" (Are You Kidding?!)
Who among us hasn't broken this marital "golden rule?" By Amy Kean & John D. SchwartzAmy: I roll my eyes whenever I hear relationship "experts" preaching the most absurd of all rules: "NO MATTER WHAT, IF YOU WANT A...
Racy Roommate
My boyfriend neglected to mention that his roommate is a hot single woman Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: My boyfriend Stephen has been living with his two best friends (both guys) for over two years. Then last month, one of...
Competition as Foreplay
Heat things up with a sweaty tennis match. By Amy Kean and John D. Schwartz JOHN: The other day I noticed a young husband and wife walk onto a tennis court and proceed to really go at it. They were...
Wedding Ring Cramps His Style
Q: My husband doesn't want to wear his wedding ring--should I worry? Dear Amy vs. John: I've only been married for a little over a month, and already my husband has stopped wearing his wedding ring. He wore it...
Wife Seeking Boyfriend For Traditional Courtship
AMY: The other night, John splurged on dinner at a semi-decent restaurant, which seems to happen less and less now that we're "happily" married. (This is exactly why I wanted to stay engaged forever; it's the ideal arrangement.) In...
Laughter is the Best Medicine
A roundup of the week's best posts in the parenting blogosphere.By Alaina SheerWhen Cancer Strikes a Single DadOne of my single dad blogging friends, Jim Everson, has been battling skin cancer for what seems like ages now. My mind has...
Are Men Necessary?
Today I stumbled upon this article explaining that men are no longer necessary to create sperm. So biologically speaking women don't need men anymore? Needless to say it got me thinking. As a self-sufficient single mom providing for her son solo,...
Virtual Affairs
When it comes to online flirtations, where do you draw the line?In a recent post, Ovolina, a blogger who writes about being a military wife and the mother of five, admits to taking what began as an innocent online business...
Sex up your marriage.
Your body is a temple and so is your marriage.By Alaina SheerWithout sex both can suffer. But for mothers finding the energy can be a full on battle. According to Discovery Health one third of American couples experience a lack...
Is Your Marriage a Cage?
If it is you may need to look in the mirror.By Alaina SheerShould you leave? Should you stay? Or, perhaps, you should re-examine the root of your fear -- that little, yet monstrous word - forever....
Who Will Officiate?
It's now time to start looking for the right person to marry us. Where do I begin? By Sara Cardace This week I suddenly find my wedding planning on hold, as we haven't gotten any proposals back from the...
Packing for a Wintry Honeymoon
Find the perfect honeymoon essentials for cold-weather trips.By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.comMost honeymoon shoppers make a beeline for the sarongs and sandals. But finding the perfect honeymoon essentials for a romantic holiday spent snuggled up slopeside...
Bridal Shower Games
These unique games will be the life of any party.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comBridal Bingo isn't for everyone. If you're planning a shower for a group that won't be amused by Sex Dice or a bonnet fashioned...
Creative Save-The-Date Ideas
Thinking outside the box of stationery. By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com Save-the-date announcements aren't what they used to be. When they first appeared on the scene--about a decade ago--couples were sending them out with the...
Top Photo Sharing Sites
Tips for Sharing Your Wedding Photos--with Everyone You Know By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com All brides share an obsession with their wedding pictures. Even if you're a self-proclaimed "low-key bride," we bet you'll look at...
The New Honeymoon Classics
These honeymoon spots won't ever go out of style. By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com Honeymoon hotspots come and go (Acapulco and Niagara Falls come to mind). But there are certain destinations--Hawaii, The Caribbean, The South...
His and Hers Beauty
The best co-ed products for the bride and groom-to-be By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com Most of the guys we know secretly steal the occasional drop, dollop or spritz from their girlfriends' beauty products. But spend $100...
I Used to Be a Man Whore
True love can make you do anything...even change some of your beloved bad habits. By Chuck Nice In my last entry I talked about how the title character in the movie You Don't Mess With the Zohan and I...
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