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Marriage in the News: The Alien Marriage Proposal?

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The AP reported a story a few hours ago about a series of calls that brought the Bavarian police out to investigate unidentified flying objects. Apparently late into Wednesday evening, local German time, there were unusual lights drifting across the sky of Plattling. Several worried people made phone calls to the local police department because they were so unusual. A patrol was sent to investigate and what did they find? A UFO? Nope. Aircraft of some kind? Nope. The police report issued on Thursday stated that the patrol encountered a 29 year old man and his 27 year old girlfriend. … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for July 15 – July 20

Today’s the day, as Michele asked already – Do You Have It? I do and I’ve been reading chapters in and around working, running errands and getting things done. Be sure to check the Media Reviews blog on Monday for my review of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows. In the meanwhile, let’s talk about marriage and our marriage blog week in review. Sunday, July 15 Marrying the Incarcerated is something many women (and some men) do. But when you meet someone after they already in prison, it can make building a lasting relationship very difficult after they are out … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: Scandalous Politics

You may have read in the news recently about the Washington D.C. escort service madam that is under indictment for racketeering and prostitution. Her little black book revealed a number of phone numbers to influential businessmen and – politicians. One of those politicians is Senator David Vitter, a first time republican Senator from Metairie, Louisiana. The embattled senator is now facing more scandalous charges as the Times-Picayune newspaper reported that the Vitter allegedly used the services of another prostitute – this time in New Orleans. Vitter doesn’t deny the charges with regard to the escort service that reportedly called his … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: Kennedy’s First Marriage Still On

Controversy seems to go hand in hand with U.S. politics and when you are talking about America’s political royal family – well controversy seems to go hand in hand with the Kennedy name too. Recently, new fuel has been added to that controversial fire. Joseph P. Kennedy II married Sheila Raunch in the 80s. in 1991, following a no-fault divorce, Kennedy requested an annulment and it was granted – in secret. Raunch didn’t discover the ‘de-sanctification’ until 1996. By that time, Kennedy had married his former aide. Raunch was understandably upset – according to a Catholic annulment – her twelve-year … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review June 10 – June 15

This is been an interesting week here in the marriage blog, we started it off with a look at history from 40 years ago and we ended it with a vote that keeps same-sex marriage legal in the state of Massachusetts. It’s been busy enough that you may have missed something, if you did – here’s our Marriage Blog week in review so you can catch up on this week’s articles. Sunday, June 10 Love Letters: Do You Know Who Mildred Loving Is? takes a look at the love story that existed between Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review June 2 – June 8

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Wow, we’re wrapping up our first full week of June and has summer gotten started off with a bang? It’s the most popular month for weddings and we’ve got a lot of marriage in the news, marriage tips, and marriage advice and much more on marriage. So let’s take a look at our week in review: Saturday, June 2 My Spouse Won’t Go to the Doctor and it’s frustrating for you to cope with their illness and your own concern. So what can you do? Check out this article for some ideas and tips. Sunday, June 3 Marriage in the … Continue reading →

Fidelity, Faith & Hillary Rodham Clinton

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When former President Clinton found himself in a storm of controversy surrounding his indiscretion with Monica Lewinsky, he did not stand in that storm alone. His wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton stood amidst that storm with him. In a recent and very rare public discussion, Senator Clinton discussed her husband’s infidelity and why she chose to stay in her marriage. Surviving Infidelity In a forum that involved the three leading Democratic presidential candidates discussed values and faith, Senator Clinton stated: I am very grateful that I had a grounding in faith that gave me the courage and the strength to do … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: Temporary Marriages

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There’s a brouhaha brewing overseas as many Western periodicals and newspapers detail that one of Iran’s hard-line ministers is encouraging temporary marriages. Why? Because he believes temporary marriage is one way to avoid the sin of extramarital sex. What is a Temporary Marriage? In Shiite Muslim tradition, a temporary marriage (sigheh) allows a man and a woman to be ‘married’ for any length of time based on a contract they sign. It can be as short as a few hours and as long as a few months or years. Money is exchanged, often in the form of a dowry. It’s … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: Eloping Again, 60 Years Later

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In 1947, a young woman named working at the Phoenix Theater in Arizona dropped six bags of popcorn when a man named Tom Abbot walked in the front door. Though she already had a boyfriend, she knew she loved Tom a great deal. Three months after they started dating, they eloped to another town so that her mother wouldn’t see the marriage license in the newspaper. 60 Years Later 60 years later, they celebrated their anniversary by returning to the courthouse they eloped to and renewing their vows. Considering the fact that she was 17 and he was 20 in … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: World Congress on Families

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Would you agree with the statement: that “it’s okay for a couple to live together without intending to get married?” Currently, 46% of the population of the United States apparently does and in Europe, more than 80% agree with it. The World Congress of Families (WCF) met this weekend to discuss the primary message that they want to send to the world about marriage. Their message, though a simple and obvious one, is one that needs to be repeated often. So what was the message they were sending? Marriage is good for society Is Marriage Good For Society? President Johnson … Continue reading →