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The Marriage Blog Week in Review May 6 – 12

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Sometimes the weeks seem to fly by too fast and it’s hard to keep track of everything we have going on from day to day. Today is Mother’s Day and we’re almost halfway through May. How can we be halfway through May? How can there just be nine days left on the school year? How are we going to balance life and the changes that summer brings? Well, let’s get started by taking a glance back at the week behind us in case you missed any of our marriage articles this week. Sunday, May 6 Getting married soon, you might … Continue reading →

Deceased Dog Granted Legal Status Beyond Property

Legally pets are considered property. It’s relevant related to insurance claims or custody and other legal proceedings. It seems harsh to many, including myself, because in both instances it can lead to decisions that don’t seem to take into account that most people love their animals like family members. Now a Texas court has changed the game. The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth made a ruling in a case that gave dogs increased status above property. Dogster.com has the full story. One day the worst happened for an unnamed couple in the Fort Worth area. Their dog, Avery, … Continue reading →

Trash: The Discarded Aspects of Our Lives

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You may think talking trash in the marriage blog is not a good fit, but whether you’re talking about garbage duty, discarding detritus from our households in a general clear out or having an emotional clear out – trash exists. The Discarded Aspects of Our Lives Who you were when you were a teenager is not who you are in your twenties. Who you were in your twenties is not who you are in your thirties and who you were when you were single is not who you are when you are married and so forth and so on. This … Continue reading →

Dad’s Losing It: Happiness is a warm croissant

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I am in the middle of a three-day stint with my mother as houseguest extraordinaire. She is the human version of the Energizer bunny. The woman never rests if there is work to be done (and sometimes even if that means creating work for herself). In my house she could go 72 straight hours without sleep – we have A LOT that needs tending to. My wife and I joke that she will wash all our clothes twice; just to be sure they are truly clean. With my mom around, I cannot rest much. It is a double-edged sword, for … Continue reading →

Senior Matchmaking

When it comes to senior matchmaking, it is almost a double-edged sword. Most seniors have enough life experience to appreciate people for whom they are, but also possess wariness if they’ve lost a previous spouse to divorce or death. It might surprise the family if grandma or grandpa decides to date, but friendships and relationships with others nourish life. Many matchmaking services have grown aware of the diverse pool of vital and interested seniors who are looking for companionship and love just like the young people. The benefits of senior matchmaking services are the accessibility from home and the fact … Continue reading →