Jade Walker's comments

The Power of Feeling with The Braille Ring

07 Dec 2007 08:03 AM

A Braille ring? What a lovely idea. I'm amazed someone didn't think of it before now. Thanks for sharing this!

For Men Who Do Not Wear Their Wedding Band....

07 Dec 2007 08:01 AM

"Funny how women are attracted to men who can commit..." How bizarre! I am the exact opposite. Whenever I see a handsome fellow on the train, the first place I look is his ring finger. If there's a shiny band there, I immediately put him out of my mind as he's officially "taken." I'm taken too, of course, but when I'm just admiring someone for their physical features, I tend to find single men more attractive.

Wayne Mroch

07 Dec 2007 07:11 AM

I won't be taking my beloved's perfectly acceptable last name (Weir) when we get married. I legally changed my entire name eight years ago, and I'm not about to go through all the paperwork and rebranding again.

My S.O. doesn't intend to change his last name either, but he sure does get a kick out of strangers who refer to to him as Mr. Walker. "See?" he says. "For all intents and purposes, we're married already!"

25 Oct 2007 06:49 AM

Oftentimes, if you're looking for proof of infidelity, there's a reason for it. Clues have been dropped along the way -- odd behavior, frequent text messages, late nights at work, hours spent online, phone calls from unknown numbers, repeated hangups whenever you answer.

The decision to invade someone's privacy is not one to be taken lightly. But if you have reason to believe your mate is cheating, I say it's in your best interest to find out immediately. How you deal with the consequences of learning the truth is up to you.

If, however, it turns out you were overreacting and your spouse was NOT cheating on you, tell him/her immediately. Explain why you looked and why you worried. Get it all out in the open. Together, you can work through such a miscommunication.

Domestic Violence: 7 Facts to Be Aware Of

18 Oct 2007 12:19 PM

Great article. Thanks for sharing these 7 notable facts about domestic violence. They're someone everyone should keep in mind.

The People that Never Marry

18 Oct 2007 11:49 AM

"If you stay single, you miss out on the feeling of a true love."

I have to take exception to this. Your analysis of happy, single people completely overlooks those who've felt true love and then lost it. You can also find/enjoy true love without getting married, or marry someone who's not your true love.

Singlehood is wonderful for many reasons. Top of the list is freedom. You only have to be responsible for yourself. You also have more time to devote to your career, travels, passions, charity work. You have total control over your own finances. And there's no fighting about money, in-laws, infidelities or the direction of the toilet paper roll. (Other excellent reasons can be found here - http://msn.match.com/msn/article.aspx?articleid=6320).

Some folks just don't know how to be alone. They jump from one bad relationship to another because they're afraid of living without "someone." Others are more self-confident and self-assured. They understand that being alone doesn't necessarily mean being lonely.

Before I met my beau, I was perfectly happy. My best friends and I shared our intimate thoughts and feelings; we celebrated the good times, cared for each other when we were sick and stuck together through the tough times.

The best reason to be a happy, single person? Life is short. With or without a mate, you should always try to be happy. And if you do find someone to love, they'll appreciate your accomplishments, financial independence and ability to know and share such happiness.

The Romantic City of Rome

15 Oct 2007 07:02 AM

What perfect timing! My S.O. and I are thinking about taking a trip next month, and Rome was in our Top 5 cities to visit. Thanks for the great suggestions.

Are Crushes Natural?

08 Oct 2007 09:27 AM

Crushes are not dangerous; they're completely natural. Just because you've fallen in love with someone doesn't mean you're blind to the rest of the population. However, acting on crushes leads to nothing but trouble. Doing so can ruin your life, your relationship, even your health.

Options for Changing Your Name

04 Oct 2007 05:48 PM

Both my S.O. and I changed our names before we even met. So if we wed, we'll be keeping our current monikers.

The Things We Do for Love: What I Do for My Husband

04 Oct 2007 05:35 PM

I love to cook for my S.O. He's a decent cook too, but he says he likes my cooking better. I apparently infuse my food with "love." *smile*