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Dear Fit, Being healthy and physically fit is very important to me. I eat well, exercise four times a week, and enjoy running and practicing yoga. My husband on the other hand, is more into sitting on the couch watching TV. Not only has he put on a little weight since we got married two years ago, but I'm worried about his health. Do you think it's insulting to get him a membership to my gym? — Read more
It's no secret that celebrities have talent (well, some of them). But they're not the only ones who deserve a gold star for their stellar skills. A handful of celebrity spouses or love interests are kicking ass in the design world as interior designers, house flippers, and more. Take the quiz to see if you know them! Question 1 of 4Which actress is married to a craftsman and contractor (who built Read more
Each year, almost 80,000 foreign spouses are awarded US green cards. The American government has determined that these couples are in bona fide relationships with the help of the "Stokes interview." Stokes refers to a federal court decision that ordered New York's immigration services to be more fair in deciding marriage green card cases. When officials have any suspicion that they're dealing Read more
How being a woman affects your credit — LearnVest Packing tricks to carry you past new carry-on baggage charges — Tecca Marketing stuff as "manly" is silly. Here’s why it should stop. — The Jane Dough 20 frugal ways to brighten your spouse's day — Wise Bread How to deal with catty compliments at the office — Corporette The most important part of the budgeting process — Free Money Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more
Traditionally, honeymoons are thought of as a time for a newlywed couple to escape for a few days (or weeks) of postwedding bliss. But when the bride and groom are parents, stepparents, or both, does the definition of the honeymoon change? Some parents view the honeymoon as an opportunity to bring the newly blended family together, while others relish the opportunity to be alone with their new Read more
Pregnancy is the easy part. The true task of parenthood is picking a name your child will go by for the rest of his or her life. If you and your spouse are having trouble agreeing on a moniker for your impending mini me, there are several sources of inspiration that might assist you in your search. Read more
If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more
Throughout the wedding planning process, engaged couples are constantly faced with standard traditions they must decide to either include or exclude from their big day. Will you get married in a church? Will your bridesmaids wear matching dresses? Will you use the traditional vows or write your own? Will you have a bouquet toss? And while you may feel the pressure from everyone from your mom to Read more
