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Over for Good: Betrayal & Lies

I found out some pretty disturbing things about my ex. We have been over since October, 2011 and were together since May, 2006. I thought I knew everything there was to know about him and knew how he felt about me, but…
Tales of Match Making

So my love life, or lack thereof, has become so alarming to my friends and others that they have taken it upon themselves to become my "match makers." Is it that bad to be single in your mid-20's that others have to ta…
Fear of Marriage

I’m at the stage of my life where everyone I know seems to be getting married. I am very happy they have found “the one” and wish them a lifetime of happiness... except, every time I’m a guest at…
Relationships 101

When it comes to relationships, people come up with countless rules that they have made up for themselves, which they believe will make things work more smoothly or help them achieve the "perfect relationship." I've he…
Father-in-Law Drama

It all started five and a half years ago. I met the love of my life, my future husband. I also met his father. His father would smile at me but wouldn't really say much. Fast-forward three years to our engagement, and m…
Tax Credit for Same-Sex Couples

I came across an article on CNN.com about a tax benefit being offered to same-sex couples. Off the bat, this story caught my attention because I know just how hard it is for same-sex couples to get any tax benefits at…
Money and Marriage Matters

My boyfriend keeps talking about marriage and has been bringing up the topic of proposing in the future. He mentions that he's looking at rings and asks if there is a design I like. He's quite excited about the prospect…
The Great Freak Out

For the first time in at least six years, Valentine's Day was not a cause of agony for me. I didn't curl up in a fetal position and rock back and forth, nor did I remain in my pajamas all day and eat an entire carton of…
Is My Relationship Going Nowhere?

I'm 38, and she is 28. We have both been married before, and we also have one child each, so I guess the dynamics of parenting are clearly understood. We've been together now for 16 months, and we live two hours apart,…
Stay! Sit! Play Dead!

This post was submitted by Alison Seymour. Today I spoke to a married friend of mine who complained about her husband's apathy towards helping her out around the house. She wishes he complimented her more, that he would…