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Married life after the big day — what are the costs that lie ahead?

There’s a lot of hype in the run-up to a wedding day, it takes years and years of planning! But what’s next when the vows are said and the day is done? Married life — and it can be costly! Together with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of diamond engagement rings, we take a look at the costs that you’ll face after the wedding day, from starting a family to moving to a bigger home. Starting a family For many couples, having children is the next big step after marriage. In the US, the average time a couple waits between getting married…

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4 ways to talk to your spouse when they’re hiding something

Do you worry that your spouse is hiding something from you? Dishonesty and secrecy can ruin a marriage. Then again, paranoia can as well. You need to find out whether you have cause for concern. Here are four ways to talk to your spouse when they’re hiding something. Go to Therapy Image via Flickr by ckaroli. The benefits of marriage counseling are reason enough for any couple to think about a few sessions. In the case of a dishonest spouse, this tactic is especially effective. Your partner won’t know that you have an ulterior motive for the sessions. During your…

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The Age Of Entitlement

Most people in America now days think they’re entitled. They have the sense that they deserve everything and don’t have to put out the effort to achieve it. They party their way through college thinking that everything will just come to them of its own accord. My parents lived through the Great Depression. They knew, first hand, what it was like to go without~~to not have food to put on the table for their family. My mother was one of the most frugal people I have ever met. She made do, she reused, and she never wasted anything. She also…

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4 Ways to Trust Your Life Partner

Cheating is the most dreaded words to any person who have a life partner or lover in long distance relationship. The act of cheating in a relationship can have an enormous impact on people who cheated. Starting from heart feeling to a loss of confidence even become difficult to trust the others to fall in love again and make a new relationship. Moreover, if the affair was going on in a marriage, this will double the impact on their life relationship and with their gods. It is said that there is a saying that cheating can be started with the small…

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Staying Safe With Online Dating

The internet has brought us many fantastic opportunities to meet new people, social media has boomed and it has never been easier to connect with new friends and form relationships using the net. Online dating has reached incredible levels too and websites and apps such as Tinder, Grindr, Plenty of Fish, Skout, Happn have gained great popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, as with any aspects of life, there are those who use the internet for malpractice and for many who are looking to meet someone new on a dating app, there is always a risk attached with it. The dangers could be…

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4 Ways Couples Can Better Their Time Together

For millions of couples, the “perfect relationship” can seem so far away at times. Through no fault of either party, some things just always seem to put a speed bump or two in front of that relationship everyone dreams of. As such, there can be times of disagreements, even some differences that can ultimately lead the two to going their own ways. If that relationship needs some work heading into the New Year, are you both prepared to put in the time and effort required?

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Top Tips for Introverts Preparing To Pop the Question

You probably spend the entire day fantasizing about the moment you’ll pop the question to your girlfriend. Most introverts planning a proposal do, though they’re clueless about their loved one’s taste for an engagement ring and how to proceed. But hey, don’t sweat it. Your shyness need not cast a shadow on your aspirations of marrying your lady. Sure it might be a little difficult for you to find your way on a first date, but this is your girl! You can do this! You can come up with a great proposal while staying true to yourself. Mentioned below are helpful tips…

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