myTakes: Marriage & Weddings

Valentine's Day was yesterday and I saw TONS of Valentines Day proposals. Even a few the day before (Sat) and the day after (today) Personally I think propsals around valentines day are a huge cop out. It shows that your...

I hate weddings. I really, really do. They weren’t such miserable affairs when I was younger. Yet as the years have piled up on me (essentially shoving me into the grave), weddings have not just come to represent a...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and for many, this is a special day. Of course, couples should show their love for each other EVERY day, not just on Valentine's Day. That being said, there are still many people...

1. She has mentioned on multiple occasions that she thinks she'd be happy in life if she never got married. 2. If she has a good relationship with her parents but won't allow you to meet them. 3. If you have met her...

Yes, that's right I wear an engagement ring on my left finger, it represents love. No the one hasn't officially proposed. But I wear a ring to symbolize the love that's here. It keeps other guys away, and it keeps me...

If I had to choose one picture of my husband and I that described our marriage, this would be it. My husband and I have been married for just about a year and a half. Let me tell you, when they say that the first year is...

Origin of Marriage Despite what many (want to) believe, God ordained and performed marriage so that Adam (a male) wouldn't be lonely. So God put Adam into a deep sleep, took his rib, created Eve (a woman), then gave her...

Commit for life Trust that you chose the right man. After you've chosen the man you will marry, commit to the marriage for life. Recognize that people and relationships change and evolve and your job is to stay committed...

A group of my friends and I were sitting down and having a conversation about marriage, and one of my guy friends piped up and said what I think a lot more guys are saying these days, and that is that he had no desire...

I am a hopleless romantic and I know it. So no need to tell me. I really want a winter wedding but if I can't have that then I will have a night wedding... The proposal The bouquet The dress and a short one to allow...

Because nothing says love like a red pickup truck and yellow sneakers. :-) All brides want to sparkle and shine — this lovely lady made it happen for two. Let's face it. Put kids in any wedding photos & it's adorable....

Common law marriage is not recognized in most states (USA) today. So no matter how many years a couple lives together, they don't have to worry about common law marriage. States that do recongnize common law marriage:...