Not Pretty Let's not candy coat it. Your question is titled "Marriage", but it's really about being married to an abusive alcoholic. What you have described is textbook. Sure you love him. However, temper + drinking + broken things + you get hit = you have to stay away from him. Not True Furthermore, he says he's sorry + promises to quit drinking + wants to move bac... read more »

How do you tell him right? CONFIDENCE - As much as men enjoy being leaders, they love being told what to do. I realize this is probably impossible to imagine for most girls but you need to find within yourself the charisma of a great military general who will speak to him as if he just received orders from the President. The general inside you will tell him that God himself finds it necessary for... read more »

An astonishing number of first marriages end in divorce and an equally large number of second marriages end in divorce as well. If you are planning to remarry after a divorce, there are a number of things that you should consider for your financial peace of mind and future security, especially if there are children involved. Insist on full financial disclosure. You and your future spouse sho... read more »

They Don't Know 'bout Us...They've Never Heard of Love Tracey Ullman put that sweet little song "They Don't Know" on her debut album back in 1983, and it describes your situation very well, except in the song she's certain about their love being right. It sounds like you worry about being wrong in what you're doing. You're asking for permission ... read more »

There are many situations when you may need to legally change your name. Those circumstances may be because of a marriage, divorce, adoption or a death in the family. Although those are the most common conditions under which someone might need to change their name, there are also situations where someone just does not like the name they were born with - either their first name, their last name... read more »

HE ONLY MAKES LOVE TO ME WHEN HE IS DRUNK! Melanie Writes: My boyfriend and I have been together for about 4 months. We hooked up from a one night stand that turned into something more. Even at the very beginning, after that, he was weird about sex. Weird being that he doesn't try to have a lot of it. We do have sex, and when we do, its really, really great for both parties, and he... read more »

The fairytale wedding is over and now its time to live happily ever after. Right? Hmm, wouldn't it be great if it were that easy! The truth of the matter is, marriage is tough and it takes a lot of work from both partners. There is no magical love potion that will keep you and your partner madly in love and there is no magical spell that will keep your marriage strong, healthy and happy... read more »

Fireworks are an integral part of Independence Day, New Year, Halloween parties, weddings, bonfires and Christmas celebrations. Diwali is another event, also known as the " festival of lights ", where firecrackers gain more prominence and enjoyed by kids and adults alike, especially among Indians. Parents must accompany their children during fireworks to ensure that they do no... read more »

My advice to anyone considering marriage is simply to marry someone who is your best friend. Love is great and it's very important but be sure you like your future mate as well. In the grand scheme of things, I believe it to be the most important part. Marriage is a job and at it's very best there will be arguments. Don't be afraid of that. Arguments are what makes your mar... read more »

I have been married for 9 years now. I am not an expert on marriage by far. Believe me, we do still have our misunderstandings from time to time. However, I thought I could share the battles I have over come, esp. with the younger newleyweds. I was only 18 when we got married, so I do understand. We had been friends for a very long time, and had dated for 3 years prior to the engagemen... read more »