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Everyone knows that planning a wedding can be a nightmare... especially when dealing with THIS couple. Here's the first episode in the hilarious web series "Road To The Altar".
Do you love (or expect to love) your partner more than your child/ren?
Dr. Michelle Golland thinks loving your child more than your husband is a BIG problem.
This is a response to "Why I Love My Kid More Than My Husband."
Dr. Michelle Golland: Okay, first I must say I love my kids very much, but I do not love them more than my husband! The love I have for my husband is deeper and more exciting than the love I have for my kids. He is my lover, my confidant, and my biggest fan. I am the same for him. It is so clear to me as a wife, mother, and psychologist that if I do not have a strong, healthy, and connected marriage, my … Read More
I love my daughter more than my husband—and he's OK with that.
When your three-year-old climbs onto your lap and asks, "Do you love me the best, Mama?," what do you say? "Well, yes, but not as much as I love your Daddy?" I don't think so.
And yet, when I got pregnant I received some not-so-gentle advice from the older women in my life: "You're going to love this baby more than life itself. Just don't tell your husband," said one. "You don't want to neglect your husband, dear. Let him know he's still the most important person in your world," said another.
But, I didn't take their arguably sage advice. Here's why.
Since … Read More
Does your groom have delusions of grandeur when he talks about the size of his... reception hall? Then he might be a Groomzilla! Newly engaged or weeks away from your wedding, the symptoms of a Groomzilla can strike your fiancé at any time. Craig Bridger, author of Surviving Groomzilla: A Bride's Guide offers warning signs and tips on how to tame the beast that has taken over the wedding planning.
Read an excerpt from Surviving Groomzilla by Craig Bridger.
Alterna-brides offer a new take on the fairy tale. No hissy fit required.
Every girl supposedly dreams of her fairytale wedding.
It turns out that the fantasy of a pouffy white dress, dramatic walk down the aisle, and a dozen bridesmaids in Vera Wang may actually be the dream of the bridal industry, which is profiting off all the chocolate fountains, personalized water bottles, and unity candles it can convince a budding Bridezilla to buy. Eluding the bridal guides and planners, and making a wedding your own can be unexpectedly challenging.
"I think it's because your wedding is a very important day and you want to do the right thing," says Rebecca Mead, … Read More
Take action now to ensure that your finances survive the highs and lows of your divorce.
It’s no secret that going through a divorce is a costly endeavor, but people often underestimate the danger that it could pose to your credit. The main problem, which many people are unaware of, is that lenders are not required to follow court decrees. These decrees assign the responsibility of paying off loans to one person, however, lenders may choose to ignore this decree and still expect you to make payments on your loan. Assuming that you are no longer responsible for a loan and the obligations that go along with it can lead to missed payments and … Read More
Enlists eBay to fill bridal party slot.
We're not sure if Virginia Beach resident and bride-to-be Kelly Gray could find a final gal pal to complete the bridal party or she was just looking to make some extra cash, but she put a bridesmaid spot in her upcoming wedding on eBay, according to The New York Times. Usually, people inwardly grumble when asked to be part of the wedding, if you've been in enough, you know the all-too-familiar grumble. The money you'll be spending, the mandatory bachelorette-party attendance. Who would pay to partake? (Sorry, brides.) Weird, right?
Ever weirder, the 23-year-old hairdresser was surprised … Read More