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I Will Follow You: Making A Marriage Last In 140 Characters Or Less

As Rubert Murdoch and (a fake) Wendi Deng became Twitter's newest celebrity couple, veteran tweeters Katy Perry and Russell Brand called it quits. What's the secret to a happy marriage--on Twitter?READ»

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Google Love Story: Man Builds Android App To Propose To Girlfriend

Boy meets girl. Girl loves Android. Boy builds Android app. Andoid app impresses girl. Awwwwwwww.READ»

Infographic of the Day: Why Do Marriages Fall Apart?

American marriages have never been more precarious. But why do marriages fall apart, and how are families changing as a result? The following infographic, by Tiffany Farrant and PromotionalCodes.org.uk, casts a piercing eye on the ...READ»

Why Defeat of Prop 8 Is Good for Business and for Marriage

I have a strong belief that defeating Proposition 8 is good for business and heterosexual marriage. I'm not just saying this because I'm a diversity consultant, but I make my claim as a small business owner.READ»

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Google to Increase Pay to Gay Employees to Cover Same-Sex Benefits

A certain tax code gives a monetary break to married couples on company-provided health insurance, which leaves out those couples who legally can't get married. Google decided to do something about that disparity.READ»

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The Fifth Season

At least for our East Coast & New England friends, we have four seasons...... and then somewhere within those four seasons, a fifth one falls. It's called The Fifth Season and it usually comes unexpected... it's not usually ...READ»

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Here Comes the Bridal Business

Here comes the bride! And another! And another! And another! June is peak season for getting hitched -- and for the lucrative nuptial industry, from gowns to flowers to catering. Here's a look at the facts and figures of weddings.READ»

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A unique and original way to propose marriage

Tired of the typical marriage proposals? Try something different -- with a Russian twists!READ»

Marriage, Divorce and Buying a Home

When we first started our real estate careers, older Realtors in our office gave us loads of advice.  The one piece of advice that sticks in my mind is about the three most stressful things in life: Getting Married Getting a ...READ»