<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614</id><updated>2011-04-22T06:54:42.688+07:00</updated><title type='text'>MARRIAGE</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>19</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-8521229915108928159</id><published>2008-08-27T09:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-27T09:00:00.790+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Will separating save a marriage?</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by G.Thompson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Separating when things get rough can be a good idea. However will this separation help or hinder your marriage?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The answer is if it is done right a separation can help your marriage or relationship. Sometimes we all need to miss our water before we remember what good water taste like. It may sound corny but that is the way our emotions work. We often don't realize how important someone is until we miss them. What you once took for granted suddenly you begin to give an appreciation again.Yes a good separation for a week or two will jar your recollection as to why you got together in the first place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm not suggesting that you totally freeze out your companion during this time. You want them to know you are alive and well. You can always send them an email or a letter just to keep in touch. You want them to understand that although you aren't in their presence you still care and still have them on your mind. You don't want them to feel like you have disposed of them. Always remember to tell them that you care and that you love them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Think about all the things you miss not being in your mates presence. Think of the big things,as well as,the little things that you miss about them. You should either write these things down or record it as a voice memo.If you write it down you should contemplate what you wrote often. If you make a voice memo you should listen to what you recorded. By doing this you will be drawn back to your love one with a greater acceptance for them as a person.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now once you have returned home, take your love one in your arms, look them in the eyes and tell them how much you missed them. It never hurts to bring a little gift for your baby. It doesn't have to be anything fancy just something that is meaningful to them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that you know how it will feel without your mate, be sure to show how much you cherish them in your life. Take time to show them that you love them daily. Its the little things you do that will count.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you find your marriage may be in serious trouble there is always help out there for you. If you are ready to change things for the better, even if your mate is not regardless of how bad thing seem. Get more advice how to save a relationship video or visit my blogÂ stop-the-divorce-and-save-my-marriage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;G.Thompson is an educator and counselor, helping others for more than 34 years. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-8521229915108928159?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/8521229915108928159/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=8521229915108928159' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/8521229915108928159'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/8521229915108928159'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/will-separating-save-marriage.html' title='Will separating save a marriage?'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-1611034606085596296</id><published>2008-08-25T09:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-25T09:00:01.207+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Marriage For Insurance</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Susan Duey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're thinking the idea of marriage insurance is new, then think again. Its roots go back to the very beginnings of insurance in England. As early as 1664, insurance policies were being written on births, marriages, christenings, and more. Marriage itself is a forward-looking and joyous event. It is a time when your outlook seems bright, and dreams are coming to fruition. Throughout history, marriage has been the cornerstone of what we know as civilized society; or perhaps religious society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Couples of today are marrying later in many cases. Both husband and wife bring more assets and more debt into the relationship. Yet, it's rare that an investment vehicle today can provide individuals with monetary incentive for simply staying married. Forms of agreement are available in triplicate for divorce settlements. But as far as pre-vow papers go to insure an increase in wealth if two people can stay married, they simply are hard to come by, if they exist at all. There are very few guarantees in life, some may argue only one, and based on the current divorce rates, any insurance company offering these policies would surely make a fortune, right? Well, not exactly. Once you're married, you're married until death or divorce papers are signed. If a couple had a large monetary settlement coming after 20 years, they could divorce after 10 and refuse to sign the papers, agreeing to split the money when it comes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Approximately 2.3 million weddings take place in the U.S. alone annually. Data suggests that half of these marriages will end via divorce. One of the only insurance companies offering to pay a settlement upon completion of a 25th wedding anniversary is the SafeGuard Guaranty Corporation. If the idea of an insured marriage sounds crazy, then maybe you're better suited finding an insured wedding. Many insurance companies out there will insure your wedding. And for many people, it's the only way to tie the knot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wedding costs keep skyrocketing, and brides and grooms are taking big financial risk to plan that special day. With all of the things you have to book like the church, caterers, reception hall, etc, things can just get crazy for you if one goes belly up. Instead of ending up thousands in the red, companies like WedSafe are allowing you to insure weddings. A policy like this covers all sorts of unforeseen problems that could derail a wedding. If any event leads to a cancellation or postponement, the policy will foot the bill.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These policies are vastly different. One wants to ensure your fail to reach your 25th, and the other wants to be sure you make it through that faithful day. But either way you slice it, neither policy seems like a bad idea if you're getting married. Why not have insurance on your wedding day, all the way up through your 25th anniversary?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Susan Duey represents, insurance marketplace which connects consumers with insurance providers who will help you develop a solid insurance plan. For more information please visit Marriage for insurance &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-1611034606085596296?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/1611034606085596296/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=1611034606085596296' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/1611034606085596296'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/1611034606085596296'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/marriage-for-insurance.html' title='Marriage For Insurance'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-6049937766842267166</id><published>2008-08-23T09:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T09:00:00.147+07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Compromises of Marriage</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by David Rowtree&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm an organised person, always have been. I've never seen the point of being any other way. Even as a kid, my homework was always done on time, and I made beautiful revision timetables to help me through my exams. However, unlike the other kids in my class, I stuck to mine. I didn't see the value in making these beautifully coloured creations if they were not strictly adhered to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As an adult, my friends laugh at me, call me anally retentive, as I pull out my notebook and cross things off my check list. But I don't see the problem with being organised. If a job needs doing, I do it. If a bill needs paying, I pay it. I find this strategy saves time, effort, and heartache in the long run. If you don't do so something straight away, you only waste time thinking about doing it. Do it, and move on - think about something different. It makes so much more sense.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well, this outlook has served me well for thirty odd years. However, I recently married, and have been forced to relinquish some of my control. We both work, and being a "new man", my partner believes we should split both the daily chores and the general management of the household.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, this is fine in principle. However, the reality is very different. My "new man" is not as organised as I am. He waits for final reminders for bills and leaves everything to the last minute. This happened recently with our car insurance. I wanted him to shop around, get better quotes - which admittedly he did - but on the day it was due. However, I spent the previous two weeks writing "remind Steve about car insurance" on my to-do list. I could have done the job five times in the amount of time I spent asking him whether he'd sorted out the policy, which lead to even more frustration. This system was supposed to be saving me time and stress, not adding to it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This has inevitably lead to arguments. He has called me a control freak. I have called him lazy and incompetent. However, I have been talking to my girl friends, who are always the best judges of whether a woman is being reasonable in a relationship, and they have told me I should be grateful that not only does he want to do his fair share, he is actually doing it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I don't want to be a nagging wife, and I do want to appreciate my husbands efforts. I have therefore decided to bite my tongue, and to stop putting his tasks on my lists. Marriage, after all, is a series of compromises, and maybe, just maybe, relinquishing some of the control of my ordered life will be good for me. Next time it's his turn to pay the bills, I'm going to keep quiet, and see what happens. I'm just hoping he doesn't let me down.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Car insurance rates can be compared at http://www.confused.com &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-6049937766842267166?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/6049937766842267166/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=6049937766842267166' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/6049937766842267166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/6049937766842267166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/compromises-of-marriage.html' title='The Compromises of Marriage'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-5915097349917905474</id><published>2008-08-21T09:00:00.001+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-21T09:00:00.375+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Several Tips For A Wonderful Wedding Plan</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Mario Stewart&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New York is the home to millions of people from diverse culture and religion. Being the world's most important center for world trade and commerce, there are a number of businessmen, corporate professionals and executives visiting the place. It is also among the most popular tourist destinations and draws thousands of tourists every year from all corners of the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wedding is the most important day for the bride and the groom. A person waits for that special day to come with a lot of excitement and dreams. Every year, thousands of marriages are being held in New York. This include not only the Americans, but also the couples from other countries who dream of getting married in one of the most popular places in the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Planning for a wedding requires a lot of time and dedication. The preparation has to start at least weeks before the wedding day, if not months. Everything has to be perfectly planned and coordinated in order to ensure that the wedding is remembered by all. You should remember that a person doesn't get married every day and hence you should make sure that it turns out to be a perfect day for the bride and the groom. Even the minute details have to be taken care of and coordinated perfectly. Planning for weddings can be extremely stressful, frustrating and requires a lot of time in selecting the venue, clothes, menu, flowers, catering and the decoration. This has led the families to go for Wedding Planners to plan the weddings in order to ensure that everything goes on smoothly and perfectly. Hiring a wedding planner involves a fee and hence be sure to select the wedding planners that suits your budget. There are many wedding planners in New York and hence finding a Marriage planner that suits your budget won't be difficult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Budget is the biggest constraint in a marriage and hence you should begin the planning well in advance in order to narrow down the budget to a realistic figure. Once a budget is set, it is essential to stick to it all the time. A wedding planner would ensure that the budget doesn't go off the limit. They have contacts with the vendors and tent decorators and are hence able to get the best deals for their clients. Choosing the venue is the most important thing and hence to be done well in advance. The booking has to be made at least 6 months in advance in order to avoid the last minute rush. Especially, if the marriage is held during the peak wedding season or some other important day, it is essential to do all the booking earlier. The Wedding planners make sure that things are done at the earliest and provides with the best options.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;wedding planners may come at a price, but the price is more than compensated by the end product, that is, the final day preparation. Every thing would be much better organized and would ensure a hassle free dream marriage for the couple.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Mario Stewart has a passion to write about New York City and the event spaces, clubs, bars and restaurants in the city. He is internationally popular for providing the most apt reviews about the wedding planners in New York City. You may visit one of his websites to know more information about New York City wedding planners. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-5915097349917905474?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/5915097349917905474/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=5915097349917905474' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/5915097349917905474'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/5915097349917905474'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/several-tips-for-wonderful-wedding-plan.html' title='Several Tips For A Wonderful Wedding Plan'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-380476264711159385</id><published>2008-08-19T09:00:00.001+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-19T09:00:01.486+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Is He or She Cheating On You?</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Nova&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people find that their relationship is not what it's all cracked up to be. Many people find that they are no longer in love with the partner that they are with or have feeling for other people. While no one condones cheating, it does happen in many relationships. Here are some tips on determining if your spouse or partner is cheating on you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people find it hard to confront a person to find out whether they are cheating on them. Cheating is one of the toughest issues to confront in a relationship. While you can always have your spouse followed by a private detective, that is not practical for most people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people realize that a partner is cheating on them when they feel much less attention and there partner no longer spends time with them. There partner might now be out all evening long, working late everyday and gone at strange times during the week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You might also consider that your partner is cheating on you when they dressing up and taking care of themselves much better but not spending anytime with you. A guy that dresses up and smells nice only to go out with his male friends might raise a warning flag. If you are notice that your spouse or partner is spending large amounts of money but is not telling you on what or is receiving phone calls at all hours of the day and night that also might be a warning sign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While cheating is never an easy topic to talk about, it is usually better to talk to your spouse early on rather than later if you would like to save your marriage or relationship. It is also helpful to consider professional counseling as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WWW.PERSUITOFLOVE.COM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;I am 25 an i have alot of knowledge about dating and wish to share my experiences and knowledge with the world &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-380476264711159385?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/380476264711159385/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=380476264711159385' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/380476264711159385'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/380476264711159385'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/is-he-or-she-cheating-on-you.html' title='Is He or She Cheating On You?'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-7374273519533274528</id><published>2008-08-17T09:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-17T09:00:01.007+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Choose Your Words</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Kim Archer&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your wedding may be the biggest day of your life, and you want every detail to go as smoothly as possible. This is true whether you are ordering your cake and flowers, or choosing the wedding invitation wording. While the idea of selecting wedding invitation wording may be somewhat intimidating, the good news is that there are basic guidelines for wedding invitation etiquette that you can follow no matter what style service you are planning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can find examples of wedding invitation wording for a ceremony at the beach or a traditional church service. There are also samples for any type of family situation including second marriages, ceremonies that incorporate the children or divorced families. We have the tips you need to ensure that your wedding invitations are the perfect beginning to your perfect day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Traditional Wording&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the classic wedding invitation wording, the bride's parents are listed first as the hosts of this special day. Usually the invitation will say the parents "request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter". After the daughter's name, the groom's name and his parents will be listed. The rest of the wedding invitation wording will include where and when the ceremony will be held. Information like date, time and address should be spelled out instead of using common abbreviations. This basic formula can be adjusted for different situations, such as when the groom's parents host the wedding or the bride and groom throw the party themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wording for an Informal Ceremony&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While a church wedding will "request the honor of your presence", an informal ceremony will often "request the pleasure of your company" instead. The rest of the wedding invitation wording can follow the guidelines above, unless special instructions need to be included because of the venue where the ceremony will take place. By the mere wording of the invitation, guests will know that the day will not be a formal occasion, and will be able to plan and dress accordingly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wedding Reception Invitation Wording&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If the wedding reception will take place at the same location as the ceremony, you can simply add a line at the bottom of your wedding invitation indicating that the reception will follow. However, if your reception will be at a different venue, you will probably want to use a separate card with wedding reception invitation wording that will give the details of where the party will take place. A response card can also be included so that your guests can RSVP and you can get an accurate head count for your celebration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wedding invitation wording follows a certain formula, taking a lot of the guesswork out of how to create your invitations. Within the basic framework, there is plenty of room for creativity, so don't be afraid to put your own personal touch on your invitations. Wedding invitation etiquette doesn't have to be intimidating.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Wedding invitation etiquette follows a certain protocol in terms of how the invitation looks and how it is worded. Make sure your wedding invitations measure up by visiting the Wedding Invitation Etiquette site. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-7374273519533274528?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/7374273519533274528/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=7374273519533274528' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/7374273519533274528'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/7374273519533274528'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/wedding-invitation-etiquette-choose.html' title='Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Choose Your Words'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-4305823577466890716</id><published>2008-08-15T09:00:00.001+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-15T09:00:00.774+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Planning a Wedding Is Now So Exciting by Hiring Wedding Planners</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Mario Stewart&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New York City is the most important city in the United States with millions of people belonging to diverse culture, religion and ideas living here. It is a leading center for world trade, finance and commerce and has businessmen and corporate professionals traveling to the city from all corners of the world. It is also among the most popular tourist destinations in the world and draws thousands of tourists every year into its territory. Being the hub of the world's finance, corporate events like fashion shows, product launches are a regular in the city. Also social and private events are a constant part of the New York City culture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New York City is the new Wedding Capital of the United States. Every year thousands to couple get married in the New York City. Not only do locals get married here, but also people from other countries, who come to celebrate their special day in a special way at a special place. Taking the vows of marriage in the presence of your family and friends at one of the most important cities in the world is always special. There is so much to see and do at the New York City. It is very beautiful city with some of the world renowned structures. The atmosphere is filled with a lot of zeal, love, romance and excitement. Weddings at New York City are special not only for the couple but also the guests who have a great time exploring the city.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Couples have started planning their wedding in a more alternative way rather than the traditional style of marriage. The beach wedding is one of the alternatives that are very popular in the New York City. New York City has some of the world's best event spaces and restaurants that make this special day a lot more special for the couple. These event spaces offer world class service and make it a memorial night for the couple and the guest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Over the years, there been a sharp in the popularity of the New York City Wedding Planners. So popular are these wedding planners that one can find them in almost every corner of the New York City. These firms offer the services of professional at a fee. They are responsible for the complete planning and management of this big day. Be it the booking of the event space, the decoration, the dresses, the wedding theme or the menu, it is the responsibility of the wedding planner to make sure that everything is in place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Planning a wedding may be very frustrating and tiresome and hiring a wedding planner is the best way to get relief from all the tensions and enjoy the celebrations. These planners work in a very organized manner and makes sure that the client gets the best of his money. The biggest constraint in any wedding is the budget. The wedding planner would work in order to make sure that you don't spend a penny extra than intended. They have contacts with the vendors, event space managers and the decorators and are able to get good deals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Mario Stewart has a passion to write about New York City and the event spaces, clubs, bars and restaurants in the city. He is internationally popular for providing the most apt reviews about the wedding planners. You may visit one of his websites to know more information about wedding planners. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-4305823577466890716?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/4305823577466890716/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=4305823577466890716' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/4305823577466890716'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/4305823577466890716'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/planning-wedding-is-now-so-exciting-by.html' title='Planning a Wedding Is Now So Exciting by Hiring Wedding Planners'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-2748561131494950437</id><published>2008-08-13T19:59:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-13T20:00:29.725+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Your Wedding is on Top With Wedding Cake Toppers!</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Janet R&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In preparing for a wedding, there are many things that need to be considered. For others, top of the priority is the wedding ceremony itself. In a traditional wedding, there is always a reception that is very important. The reception is where the party is held after the completion of the marriage. The most popular and most awaited part during a reception party is when the meal is served. Generally, in this event most eyes are on the wedding cake - the bigger and the higher the cake, the better. Most ideal cakes have different accessories to accentuate its features. One of the most popular accessories in the wedding cake is the topper. As included in wedding accessories, toppers are functional, not just only for the cake alone, but rather as one of the decorative items that finishes the touch of the wedding reception decor as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As with the cake, this is not just a mere party food. This is part of the wedding tradition where the couple are the first to make a slice and offer a symbolical bite to each other. Therefore, it has to be very special that needs to have beautification. In most cases, deciding in advance for the perfect cake, from different sort of frosting as well as to the cake accessories are dramatically prepared.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In traditional weddings, the wedding cake topper is a little figure of the happily wedded couple which is frequently seen on top of the wedding cake, this represents also the togetherness of the couple. It usually portrays the couple in their formal wedding attire and often the only part of the cake which can be kept for a long time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Though the cake topper's presence is not necessary in some cases and can simply be omitted, having them on your wedding cake can express your personality as a couple to everyone, thus making a mark or a good impression to each of your guests. This can also make a considerable different impact on what is arguably the centerpiece of your reception.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are different kinds of wedding cake accessories that are widely used by most weddings today. Such items are Initial Cake, Themed Wedding Cake, and Ethnic and Multi-Racial Toppers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Initial cake toppers feature the initials of the bride and groom, or may be just the initial of the new wedded couple's last name - popular for its personalized touch in today's modern wedding trend. You can choose different varieties of initial designs. Such designs are crystal initials, script and bejeweled initials.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And for interracial wedded couples, there are toppers that reflect your cultural side. There are wedding cake accessories designed for Asian, African-American and other cultural and racial couples. Some unique and traditional cake toppers are comical. These array of unique items come with a wide variety of choices also.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For beach themed weddings, you may find different unique cake accessories, that depends on the theme of the wedding. For beach themed weddings, you might consider a beach side bride and groom topper. Or for magical and fantasy themed weddings, there is a prince and princess or a castle cake topper. This is to complete a fantasy wedding you're dreaming of. A monogram wedding cake topper can make a very special memorabilia during the wedding also.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. For more information on monogram cake toppers, visit the website Americanbridal.com. Browse their collection and find the perfect wedding accessory. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-2748561131494950437?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/2748561131494950437/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=2748561131494950437' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/2748561131494950437'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/2748561131494950437'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/your-wedding-is-on-top-with-wedding.html' title='Your Wedding is on Top With Wedding Cake Toppers!'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-7037876559316178680</id><published>2008-08-13T09:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-13T19:50:30.616+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wedding Savings | saving tips for a wedding | wedding saving tips | wedding saving ideas</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;Most couples spend a package in their marriage without even realizing that there are options available that are available to them online.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some of the best products for weddings - favors marriage, bridal party gifts, and provide marriage-can be found online and at great savings to you. Since online businesses are not large overheads such as shops regular brick and mortar, they are an ideal place to shop for all your wedding-related items.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;S'it 'marriage of fairy tale SA with hundreds of guests, or a simple wedding with only family and close friends being present, you can save between 30% to 40% when you shop online and get exact same products that are sold in retail stores.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From what you need for your marriage?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bridegroom usually buys gifts for his best man, male honour, ring-bearer and his bailiffs. From married usually purchase gifts for his good name of honour, ladies of honor and flower girl.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GRAVÉS GIFTS OR DÉCORÉS A MONOGRAMME FOR YOUR PART NUPTIALE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bottles, money clips, cufflinks, mugs, shot glasses, pocket-knives, lighters, pocket watches, and humidifiers are all cigar excellent gifts for the groom ' best man, ushers, and boys of honour s. For the ring-bearer, by age, the groom can purchase items such as a bank engraved silver train, a baseball custom or a baseball bat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ladies of honor like a sterling silver locket with their initial engraved on this, or contracts heart-shaped custom. The charm bracelets engraved gifts are nice for flower-girls.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CUSTOMIZED ANNIVERSARY OF UNITY FOR QUALITY OF LEGACY&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The unity candles are a wonderful way to commemorate your marriage, especially the candles that are customized with the names of the bride and the groom, wedding date and model choices, ranging from simple to exaggeration. The candles quality legacy can be passed down for generations ahead.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BENEFITS OF MARRIAGE FOR ALL YOUR GUESTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The wedding favors are great impressions on your guests lasting popular, and fortunately, the best wedding favors are available online. The favors are crystal favors elegant wedding and are available in many models. There are also favors card place in forms such as wedding bells, wedding cakes, tiny chairs, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Everyone wants their day is a day the most special and most memorable in their lives. Make your own even better knowing you've saved a certain sum of money in the processus.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please Feel Free To Vist Our Site http://learnmoreon.com/weddingsavings/ To Know More About Wedding Savings&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Regards&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn More On&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;http://learnmoreon.com/weddingsavings/ &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-7037876559316178680?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/7037876559316178680/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=7037876559316178680' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/7037876559316178680'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/7037876559316178680'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/wedding-savings-saving-tips-for-wedding.html' title='Wedding Savings | saving tips for a wedding | wedding saving tips | wedding saving ideas'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-3403331604959431696</id><published>2008-08-11T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-11T23:00:03.105+07:00</updated><title type='text'>4 Tips to Save a Marriage and Improve Your Relationship</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;by A.C. West&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many couples desire the ability to save their marriage when they find they are in a relationship which has deteriorated. No matter the severity of the problems, all that may be need is some guidance to get the marriage back to the way it was meant to be. You and your spouse can begin the process of reconciliation by following these four tips.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Your life, your relationship and your situation belongs to you so take control. You have the ability to change anything in your life. Your behavior and the way you choose to respond will play a factor in determining the outcome of any situation. If a situation is not going the way you hoped it would, anger will not help it to get better. Always try to remain in control of your emotions and remain calm. Also, try to be positive no matter how bad the circumstances may be. A positive attitude can help so much in the way you view all the different aspects of your life, including your marriage. So, take control, decide what you want and leave the negativity behind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. No matter how frustrated you may be, always try to remain patient. When you first married, you were in the "honeymoon" stage and everything was wonderful. It took time for your relationship to reach the point of discord and it will take time for the marriage to get back to being fabulous again. Being impatient will not make the relationship better any quicker, or even at all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Get creative and find ways to show love to your spouse. There are so many ways this can be accomplished. You could write "I love you" on a note, give a small gift such as a piece of chocolate, or even do a chore that your spouse normally handles. Give a smile, or an unexpected hug and kiss. Doing something good for another person can mean so much, even if it is a little act of kindness. You will also feel good about yourself as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. With the state of business our lives seem to have today with jobs, kids, chores and everything else in between, making time to spend with a spouse seems to a low priority. But you need to spend time together even if it is only for a few minutes. Spend this time focusing on each other, talking about the day, cuddling together or anything you both feel like doing at the time. Just spend this time alone, without any other interferences like the television or phone, and reconnect with each other.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Start with these four tips to save a marriage as a beginning point to rekindle the fire in your relationship. An important thing to remember is that your marriage is worth saving and if you are willing to do what is necessary, you can be a success!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Don't let your marriage slip from your grasp... Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love to save your marriage today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com now to help save your marriage and stop divorce.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-3403331604959431696?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/3403331604959431696/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=3403331604959431696' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/3403331604959431696'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/3403331604959431696'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/4-tips-to-save-marriage-and-improve.html' title='4 Tips to Save a Marriage and Improve Your Relationship'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-7558397502743318344</id><published>2008-08-09T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-09T23:00:03.713+07:00</updated><title type='text'>5 Ways to Save Your Marriage From Disaster</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by A.C. West&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many ways to save a marriage. Some steps are simple and other steps are more complex depending on the severity of the problems in the relationship. No matter what your situation is like at the moment, try these tips for ways to save your marriage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Start talking. It doesn't matter what the subject is about. You can talk about the simple things that happened during your day, something funny, or the most serious of topics. The point is that communication is important in any relationship, especially marriage. Share your feelings, thoughts, dreams, problems, everything with your spouse and you both will benefit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Go out on a date... with each other of course! Your date doesn't need to be anything spectacular. Just spend some time together and enjoy each others company. Remember when you first met how you could not stay away from each other for very long? Work on rekindling that spark and create the fire.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Do special things for your spouse. You could do one of your partner's chores, bring home a small gift like chocolate, or make a special meal for dinner. Give your loved one a smile, a kiss, or a hug. Better yet, do all three! You would be surprised at the reaction you will receive for your efforts and although it may not happen immediately, your spouse will begin to reciprocate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. When things are not going so well, be patient. Your situation did not get to this point immediately nor will it get better overnight. Impatience will not improve your attitude or your marriage, so just knock it out of your life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Stay positive. No matter how bad things seem to be, having a positive mindset will help improve not only your life but your marriage as well. Negativity will just lead to more negativity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Use these tips as a starting point for ways to save your marriage. Remember, you loved each other enough to get married and you can get that back again. You deserve to have a happy marriage so take action today!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Donâ€™t let your marriage slip from your graspâ€¦ Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love to save your marriage from disaster today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com now to help save your marriage and stop divorce.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-7558397502743318344?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/7558397502743318344/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=7558397502743318344' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/7558397502743318344'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/7558397502743318344'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/5-ways-to-save-your-marriage-from.html' title='5 Ways to Save Your Marriage From Disaster'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-3925940390661934175</id><published>2008-08-07T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-07T23:00:17.048+07:00</updated><title type='text'>How Can I Save a Marriage ? I Don't Want a Divorce</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Anastacia H&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is always a fear of facing a divorce. First of all, I want you to touch your heart and answer this question truthfully. "Do you still love him / her?" If the answer is "Yes, I don't want a divorce" or " I don't know but I still feel for him / her". Please do whatever you can to save this marriage. Especially, if you have children, it is no longer talking about the two of you only because effects of divorce on children is unfair to them because a divorce can greatly affect their emotions and thinking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;Do you know why marriages fail? Marriages failed because of many reasons. These are the top contributing marriage killers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Commitment - Lack of communication - Children - Different life aspects - Sexless marriage - Money&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes, it can also be other kinds of reasons that causes divorce. In fact, there are ways to prevent marriages from breaking up. Many times it was because they are not ready for commitments, lack of communication or have not fully understand the true meaning of marriage. However, all these does not means you cannot do anything to your marriage. You need to understand the WHYS, HOWS and ACTIONS in saving your marriage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;WHY&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - Why did the marriage fail?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Was it related to financial issue, lack of communication, no sparks,your spouse have found a new lover outside or other kind of issues that can cause your marriage to be on the rocks. Sit down and think of the problems. At the same time, jot down all the possibilities that are causing the marriage to slide down.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;HOW&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - How can I save a marriage?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Five points to remember. No begging, no pestering, no crying, no fighting and no apologizing. You must be wondering why was these 5 Nos. It was because these are the top 5 mistakes for losing a marriage. I know this can be heartbreaking when the person is you love the most is moving out. Many people tend to do things out of their control, they may tried to beg them for forgiveness, bug their partner umpteen times on their phone or outside their house, get themselves drunk and make a scene by crying and screaming, fight or even apologized for everything even when they know it is not their fault. If you have tried these methods many times, it is not going to work anymore or perhaps they are finding hard to accept and that is why they are leaving you. Give them time and space to think of the relationship but do not wait until too long for someone to take over your place. Approach your spouse with the right ways at an appropriate time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;ACTIONS&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - Actions the right methods&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many different ways to salvage a marriage. In fact,your marriage can be save and lasting if the right methods are actioned. Couples reunited everyday regardless of the situation. I believed yours could be saved too!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Stop attempting the Top 5 Nos in killing your marriage. There are methods that can win back your love without begging, pestering,crying, fighting and apologizing.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-3925940390661934175?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/3925940390661934175/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=3925940390661934175' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/3925940390661934175'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/3925940390661934175'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-can-i-save-marriage-i-dont-want.html' title='How Can I Save a Marriage ? I Don&apos;t Want a Divorce'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-440413042574981340</id><published>2008-08-05T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-08-05T23:00:06.365+07:00</updated><title type='text'>What's wrong with sex before marriage?</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Dionis Fernandez&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, whats wrong with sex before marriage? "A lot of people look for the correct person, but they don't worry about becoming the correct person."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Would you like your future life partner to be somebody who has slept with a numerous amount of people and knows the body and intimacy of those who will become strangers in your relationship?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Or, would you prefer somebody who wants to have that experience with you and only you because they know that sex is something serious?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Would you prefer spending your life with someone who has been within 50 different relationships, or with someone who has never had a boyfriend/girlfriend?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Does it not sound better if both can be able to learn form each others sexuality rather than permitting your partner to learn with others? Would it not sound better to be your partners first and last? Yours and only yours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not every body thinks this way. But be honest to yourself, isn't this better than what common society tells us?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now I understand that many might say that "nobody waits for marriage anymore". But this is the exact same reason why we have so many problems when it comes to the topic of sex:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The exact same reason why people suffer from so much "emotional baggage". The exact same reason why HIV is a top threat to modern society. The same reason why so many people die from AIDS. The top reason of so many abortions. The seed reason for why more than 50% of all marriages end in divorce because of infidelity .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, whats wrong with sex before marriage? All that is stated above.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now a sexual experiences is not just any type of experience. It is something that stays recorded in the mind permanently. When this is lived with someone, that person becomes more than just anybody for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When a relationship is over, people tend to say that "it is the past". But the truth is that it's not in the past because the past forms part of your present and your future. What ever was done in the past becomes part of you for the rest of your life consciously or subconsciously.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Proof of this is the knowledge you have of everything you know. This would include the alphabet, numbers, the language that you speak, the people that you know and everything that you do on the daily basis, you owe it all to your past.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So when it comes to live that moment with that special someone, it would be almost inevitable to forget the past sexual experiences from others, staining the present moment with your beloved partner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people are blind to this inevitable truth, but those who realize it view sex with a different perspective.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Dionis is the owner of 100QuestionsBeforeMarriage.com, website were many important articles about marriage and pre-marriage questions are posted. Please feel free to visit our unique quality content site at http://www.100questionsbeforemarriage.com.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-440413042574981340?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/440413042574981340/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=440413042574981340' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/440413042574981340'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/440413042574981340'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/08/whats-wrong-with-sex-before-marriage.html' title='What&apos;s wrong with sex before marriage?'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-5109084566692555835</id><published>2008-07-31T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-07-31T23:00:02.578+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Marriage Cheating Signs</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Scott Sickles&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You are not the first and definitely won't be the last. Folks everywhere suspect their spouse of being unfaithful. Although the list can be very long, here are just a few of the common marriage cheating signs to be aware of. Remember, each one individually doesn't mean your partner is cheating but if you see several then you should be suspicious and investigate the situation further.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cell Phone Privacy - The person will usually want complete privacy from you when on their cell phone. This will usually be a new type of behavior for them. Sometimes when their phone rings they won't even answer it if you are present which is another tell-tale sign of infidelity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Becoming Defensive - The person becomes overly defensive and sensitive to simple questions you might ask. For example, if they start coming home later from work and you ask them about it they may lash out in anger and say that you are trying to accuse them of something. This is usually caused by the guilt they carry with them and the paranoia that you may be on to them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Computer Privacy - Suddenly they want privacy when they are on the computer. If you walk into the room they will close the page they are on. They may even get angry and accuse you of not leaving them alone. If you happen to check the internet history on your computer it will be deleted. They don't want you to know where they've been online or what they are doing there. This is another of the marriage cheating signs you need to be aware of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now since you are reading this you must already have your suspicions. The problem is even once you know what the signs are to look for, what do you do with them? Well there are plenty of things you can do to be proactive in the situation and take your life back. You deserve better!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;End your sleepless nights of worry and anxiety here: Signs Of A Cheater If you're still looking for more signs click here: Emotional Infidelity Signs&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-5109084566692555835?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/5109084566692555835/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=5109084566692555835' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/5109084566692555835'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/5109084566692555835'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/07/marriage-cheating-signs.html' title='Marriage Cheating Signs'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-209133419254283512</id><published>2008-07-30T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-07-30T23:00:04.532+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Determining the impact of cross cultural marriage</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Goodwife&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Seeking survey participants who are in cross cultural marriages or have been through a cross cultural divorce.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first comprehensive international marriage survey is now available. We are seeking participants to assist us in addressing issues of cross cultural marriages and divorce.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Survey&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The survey requires 5 to 10 minutes to complete. It was designed by professional researchers from three universities - Depaul, Georgia State University, and Notre Dame, as well as review by several notable immigration attorneys and others active in the field of international dating and marriage. Do not be fooled by the economy of questions. With only 20 questions, we will be able to address issues such as:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Divorce rate of cross-cultural marriages&lt;br /&gt;Top causes of divorce in cross-cultural marriages&lt;br /&gt;Age difference contribution to divorce rate&lt;br /&gt;Education level influence on divorce rate&lt;br /&gt;Income level influence on divorce rate&lt;br /&gt;Influence of children of a former marriage on divorce rate&lt;br /&gt;Influence of youth on divorce rate&lt;br /&gt;Mean, Median, Mode of length of cross-cultural marriages that fail&lt;br /&gt;and numerous others&lt;br /&gt;We plan to conduct the survey until we have 6,000 to 7,000 responses, in order to ensure an accurate depiction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We urge qualifying persons to help us help others who may be in, or considering a cross cultural relationship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To ensure your privacy, all survey responses are impossible to associate with the individual survey participant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The online URL where the survey may be found is http://www.goodwife.com/survey/index.php?sid=24353&amp;amp;lang=en&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have any questions, please visit us at http://www.RussianWomenDiscussion.com or http://www.Planet-Love.com where we will happily answer any questions you might have.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Goodwife.com acts as an information portal for men seeking foreign wives. This site contains extensive information designed to help educate and inform men who may be considering marriage to a foreign woman, allowing them to make educated choices while avoiding the scams in the field.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-209133419254283512?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/209133419254283512/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=209133419254283512' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/209133419254283512'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/209133419254283512'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/07/determining-impact-of-cross-cultural.html' title='Determining the impact of cross cultural marriage'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-812699050511671908</id><published>2008-07-29T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-07-29T23:00:03.464+07:00</updated><title type='text'>DO NOT Plead or Beg in your marriage!</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Cam Hoogendyk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marriage saving tips.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT Plead or Beg in your marriage!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you are in a relationship, you hold a special kind of power over your partner. They are or at one stage were, very emotionally attached to you and will take to your actions very seriously. In order to remain in control of your power, it is essential you do not plead or beg with your partner in order for them to return. By doing so will show how far you will go to win them back and you will then feel humiliated when your pleas are not responded to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You must not show any signs of panic especially in a crisis stage of your marriage. Your desperation will result in your partner feeling suffocated and then the crisis will worsen by him or her pushing you further away. Before doing anything you may regret, take some time to think about what you do. Any wrong move may be your last if you are not careful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let me demonstrate by giving you an example:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lets just say your partner has left you. You feel alone and desperate and willing to get them back by any means necessary. You constantly call your partner, do the things you know they like, and ask everyone she/he knows to assist getting your partner back. STOP right there! You may not have realised that by doing this you have now taken away your bargaining power you may have had with them. You have demonstrated that your partner doesn't have to do a thing accept come back to you as it came across as you wanting to accept full responsibility for the marriage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may not believe this but, most marriages result in separation or divorce by going down that path by BOTH partners. A marriage is a two way equation. You both influence each other in ways you are unaware of. That is why it is so very important to identify why your marriage is in a crisis. The smallest change in your attitude, actions, or lifestyle can completely change the mechanics of your marriage. You hold enormous power....but only if you know how to control it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Begging and pleading gives away that power you hold. You can intensify it by being completely honest and communicating very clearly. You must remember to respect your partners wishes, giving them space if they require it. When you spend time together, make sure you do the things that make you both feel strong, capable and nurtured. In addition it is very important to also spend time with family and friends and talk about your feelings with them. You should make sure you are calm, collect, and in control of your feelings so that you can talk in honesty before the next time you speak with your partner about your marriage crisis . You must be prepared to do whatever it takes to get your marriage back on track.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do not talk to your partner if you feel any of these three things: - Defensive - Desperate - Resentful or Angry Remember that you are in control of your actions. The ball is in your court and the way you react next may determine the course of your marriage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So what action should you take now? I suggest you invest in an e-book with quality advice from years of experience. Here are some E-books that have proven very successful. You can view these on my review page by clicking here .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;My review page can be accessed by clicking here .&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-812699050511671908?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/812699050511671908/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=812699050511671908' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/812699050511671908'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/812699050511671908'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/07/do-not-plead-or-beg-in-your-marriage.html' title='DO NOT Plead or Beg in your marriage!'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-2770548384359851542</id><published>2008-07-28T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-07-28T23:00:02.627+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bad Marriage? - Signs of A Bad Marriage</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Lacey Wills&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Did your once happy relationship turn into a bad marriage? Sometimes it's hard for us to see what's going on in our marriage. We can spot what's wrong in other people's relationships easily enough, but turn a blind eye to what's going on in our own. What are the signs of a bad marriage? What can we do to turn a bad marriage around?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Signs of A Bad Marriage&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· You rarely talk anymore. This is one of the first warning signs of a bad marriage. Lack of communication between you and your spouse will tear down a relationship in a short amount of time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· Something or someone else takes priority. If you or your spouse put the job, the kids, household chores, etc ahead of the relationship between the two of you, it is a sign that the relationship is breaking down. To avoid having a bad marriage, your relationship must come first for both of you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· You do most things separately, instead of together. Nothing says 'bad marriage' quite like the fact that you spend virtually no time together. I'm not saying you can't have hobbies or interests that your partner doesn't share. It's just not good to spend the majority of your time apart. Developing a common interest would be a good move, or maybe you could cultivate an interest in something your partner likes to do?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· One or both of you is selfish. This is a definite warning of a bad marriage. Let's face it, when you really love someone, you want them to have their needs met. You will tend to put their desires ahead of your own. When the focus is on your own needs, you aren't going to fulfill your partner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· Is the 'thrill' gone? Lack of intimacy can make for a bad marriage. There are sometimes physical or health reasons that prevent sex, but maintaining intimacy is still possible if you work at it. If your sex life has just dried up for no known reason, you will need to work on rekindling the romantic spark the two of you had.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marriage is a huge commitment that is meant to last a lifetime. Even if you think you have a bad marriage, the chances are good that you can fix it with a little work. People in a bad marriage turn things around every day and you can, too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Is your relationship in trouble? Get the help you need NOW, before it's too late! Already broken up? Want him/her back? Learn exactly what you need to do and when to do it to save your relationship. Fix My Bad Marriage&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-2770548384359851542?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/2770548384359851542/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=2770548384359851542' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/2770548384359851542'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/2770548384359851542'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/07/bad-marriage-signs-of-bad-marriage.html' title='Bad Marriage? - Signs of A Bad Marriage'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-1111658856135761094</id><published>2008-07-27T23:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-07-27T23:00:03.072+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Is There Hope to Save a Marriage and Stop a Divorce</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Steve Gee&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There's always hope to save a marriage even if only you want to&lt;br /&gt;The problem with the advice you get from most marriage guidance councillors is that it involves effort from both you and your partner. This is ok if both of you want to repair the relationship and avoid breaking up but what if your partner isn't interested in saving your marriage? You're unlikely to get the results you are looking for if this is the case but what if I could show you some ways to get your ex back even if your ex doesn't want to come back?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Relationships are great in the beginning aren't they?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Relationships are often wonderful to start with. You are both fresh to each other and you're still discovering how great it can be together. As time goes by however, you get used to each other and if you don't keep doing new and exciting things to keep the interest levels up then there is a tendency for you to grow apart. Sooner or later one partner decides that they've had enough and leaves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don't make this very common mistake&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's often the case that one partner suddenly wakes up at this point and realizes what's happened, realizes what's been happening for months or maybe even years without even noticing. Panic sets in at the thought of losing your loved one and you start to plead with your soon-to-be ex to change their mind. You pour out your heart to her and promise that all sorts of things will change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stop - You won't save your marriage by pleading&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last thing you should do is plead with your partner to change her mind because she won't, in fact you'll just make things worse. Don't make promises that you can't keep because she won't believe you anyway. I know that it's hard but you must take a step back from the situation and get on with your own life. Showing that you can live without her will actually draw her towards you. It's strange I know but it's true.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get a life - you might be surprised by what happens&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I remember a long time ago when my long-standing relationship was breaking up. We had drifted apart for many reasons and I'd tried very hard for a very long time to stop my partner from leaving. Nothing worked and I finally gave up when I realized that I'd be better off getting a life than trying desperately to hold on to one that was obviously going nowhere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What happened next surprised the life out of me. I stopped pleading and I told her that I'd accepted that it was all over and that we should go our separate ways. I thought that was what she wanted but was I wrong? Now it was me who was the bad guy! I was the one breaking up the relationship not her and she wanted to get it back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Is There Hope To Save A Marriage? You bet there is...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm afraid things had gone too far for me at this point and my ex's pleading simply pushed me further away but I can't help wondering what would have happened had I known this secret a lot earlier. We might still be together and happily married. If you understand this secret you could stop your divorce and save your marriage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Stop your divorce by making your spouse love you like she did at the start. How Can I Make My Wife Love Me Again? How to save your marriage http://www.howdo-i.com/save-my-marriage/&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-1111658856135761094?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/1111658856135761094/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=1111658856135761094' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/1111658856135761094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/1111658856135761094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/07/is-there-hope-to-save-marriage-and-stop.html' title='Is There Hope to Save a Marriage and Stop a Divorce'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246229951596813614.post-2529670429028342493</id><published>2008-07-26T19:20:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2008-07-26T19:22:01.917+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wedding Planning 101</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Summer&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The key to a great wedding is organization. The best bit of advice I could give you is to start a binder as soon as wedding plans start being made. Divide the binder into sections: dress, flowers, caterer, venue, cake, guest list, budget, invitations, honeymoon, and any other section you think is necessary. As you start getting ideas, phone numbers, bids, and reservations for different wedding items file them in the necessary section in the binder. This way as the wedding draws nearer youâ€™ll know exactly where everything is and youâ€™ll feel organized rather than swamped. (Another bonus is that as my younger sisters get married, my mom will have an entire binder of phone numbers, ideas and bids to help her in planning another wedding.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lay out your budget early and plan wedding details accordingly. If you only have x amount of money and having a sit down dinner is most important to you, then youâ€™ll need to plan on spending a good amount of your budget on food and less on flowers, for example. Once youâ€™ve decided whatâ€™s most important to you, look for classy ways to cut costs on other items. Hold the reception in the backyard of a neighbor with a beautiful home, choose a more plain dress and accessorize, invite a more intimate amount of people, design your own invitations and have them printed at a local printer instead of sending away for custom made invitations or ask around to see if anyone has a wholesale florist license who might have access to buying flowers at a discount price. There are many ways to cut costs without cutting quality, just be creative.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Register on a wedding planning site like TheKnot. Theyâ€™ll provide you with a (somewhat overwhelming) checklist of what to do and when to do it. They also provide a countdown to the big day and venues in your area. I was getting married in the Salt Lake area and they were able to give me a great list of SLC caterers, florists, venues, etc. to use in planning the wedding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create a master guest list and make appropriate notations as you send their invitation, receive an RSVP, open a gift and write their thank-you note. This is a great way to keep track of who is who when the gifts start piling up and thank-you cards need to be written.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:78%;"&gt;About the Author&lt;br /&gt;Summer is a freelance health, beauty and entertainment writer from California.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7246229951596813614-2529670429028342493?l=1marriage.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/feeds/2529670429028342493/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7246229951596813614&amp;postID=2529670429028342493' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/2529670429028342493'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7246229951596813614/posts/default/2529670429028342493'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://1marriage.blogspot.com/2008/07/wedding-planning-101.html' title='Wedding Planning 101'/><author><name>Heny</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06871933997167916408</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_hRNOfQDn3WM/SIXPv389mxI/AAAAAAAAABA/VTQPITUXlP4/S220/PICT0095.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
