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5 Things to Expect During the First Trimester – From A Guy's View

Ken Hayes — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:56:01 +0000

My wife and I broke the news yesterday that we are expecting a baby due in late October. Because the first trimester is over and the risk of miscarriage greatly reduces, we decided it was time to share the exciting news. However, it's been tough keeping it a secret. There's also some other tough parts those first three months, like dealing with hormones.
1. Your wife may not be the same person for a while.

What Do All of The Red Equal Signs on Facebook and Twitter Profiles Mean? Find Out Why They're Popping Up on Social Media

Nick Cooper — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:15:05 +0000

If you’ve been on Facebook or Twitter today, you’ve undoubtedly noticed several people changing their profile picture to a red equal sign that is spreading rapidly around the web. What is this supposed to signify? The emergence of these symbols is a social media effort to show support for equal human rights as the U.S. Supreme Court [...]

Will Pope Francis Change Celibacy Rule for Priests? I Hope So.

Ken Hayes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:26:23 +0000

I was an altar boy at a Roman Catholic Church for several years. In that amount of time I met and served with many priests that came through our town. Some would come and talk about mission work they were doing. Others would fill in for a time when our church was in between a Priest. As an altar boy, we were constantly urged to consider becoming a priest ourselves from these traveling clergymen. But, one Priest stands out with what he told me about how much regret he had, and it still bothers me today.

Men, We Need To Grow A Pair And Get Back To The Good Old Bachelor Parties

Ken Hayes — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:37:56 +0000

I was horrified today when I read an article that more men are ditching traditional bachelor parties and opting for quiet parties with friends. I'm guessing it's one of these guys, with a picture saying "One Wild Weekend." Yeah when I'm ready to party, I grab my skinny jeans. Ughh. An example in the article of a boring bachelor party was eating sushi and playing ping pong ball. PING PONG BALL! WITH NO BOOZE!?

10 Things I Learned In The First Year Of Marriage

Ken Hayes — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:22 +0000

My wife Shawna and I will be celebrating our first anniversary this weekend. Wow a whole year has gone by! I’ve already learned a lot about my wife, and marriage in general. 1. Time flies. The last year has been the quickest so far in my life. I’m sure the next will be even faster. [...]

More Than Half Of Americans Support Gay Marriage

Chris Allen — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:39:20 +0000

People's attitudes are changing. A new article says Obama may adopt legislation to make it recognized nationwide. A new Gallup Poll found that half of Americans believe same-sex couples should have the same right to marry as heterosexuals do. That's actually down from a year ago, but it was the second year that a majority of Americans supported same-sex marriage.

Randy Houser Opens Up About 'Beautiful' Beach Wedding and Being a 'Natural' at Marriage

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:39:49 +0000

Since his wedding last fall, Randy Houser can’t seem to wipe the smile off his face — not that he’s complaining. He has a lot to be smiling about, including his brand new baby boy, West Yantz Houser, born March 6. West is the first child for Houser and his lovely wife, Jessa Yantz, who wed in the Dominican Republic in September of last year. Houser has kept most of the wedding details to himself since the big day, but recently opened up to share details of his nuptials with us.

Martina McBride Shares the Secret to Her Successful Marriage

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:30:29 +0000

Martina McBride and her husband John have been married for nearly 24 years. That’s an eternity in this day and age, as recent stats indicate that nearly one out of every two marriages routinely ends in divorce. McBride shared the secret to her successful, two-decade marriage, revealing that it’s the small things that count.

Study: Getting Married May Not be Better Than Living Together

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:20:11 +0000

Are you living with your girlfriend and thinking about popping the big question? You may want to reconsider. A new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, show that married couples have only few advantages compared to couples that aren’t married and live together. “Marriage has long been an important social institution, but [...]

Guys Can Relate To New Lee Brice's "A Woman Like You" [Video]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:25:59 +0000

I like Lee Brice’s music. We even played his song “Beautiful Every Time” at our wedding. Of course most people associate Lee with his smash hit “Love Like Crazy.” He’s got a new song now and I’m sure any guy that’s married can relate to it. I know I can. Check it out for yourself. [...]

All the Single Ladies Are Staying Single as Fewer Adults Are Getting Married

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:24:32 +0000

It’s always been said that men are afraid of commitment, and now there’s research to back it up. Sorry ladies, this applies to you as well. A new study from the Pew Research Center finds that fewer and fewer adults are actually getting married these days.

Two Out of Three Think a Wife Should Take Husband's Last Name – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:07:07 +0000

Sixty-seven percent of Americans think that a woman should take her husband’s surname upon marriage, according to an Indiana University survey of 815 adults. In fact, the poll found that 50 percent think there should be a law requiring wives to adopt the last name of their husbands. While there is no comprehensive information on what [...]

Drinking Beer Could Be Hurting Your Sex Life, Guys

Ken Hayes — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:39:38 +0000

Well, of course this could totally depend on this guy’s outfit, but researchers in Russia seem to think that beer hurts men’s sex life. The main reason is the hops used for beer have an effect on the body. It pretty much equates to a beer belly equaling less sex drive. The biological active ingredients [...]

Couple Married Atop Roller Coaster by Elvis Impersonator [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:06:16 +0000

An Ohio couple decided the best way to kick off the thrill ride that is matrimony is to get hitched atop a roller coaster with their friends and family in the cars behind them.

And since they had already strayed so far from a traditional ceremony, they decided they may as well also have an Elvis impersonator officiate their big day, too.

A Review Of Our First 100 Days Of Marriage

Ken Hayes — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:38:04 +0000

Well what seemed to take forever to get here, came and passed. It's now been over 100 days since my wife and I were married. I figured its a good benchmark for newly weds. After all, the first 100 days of a President's term in office is always reviewed.

The most common question that always comes up in conversation is, so how's married life? I almost always respond, "WHAT A MISTAKE!"

Which States Have the Highest Marriage and Divorce Rates?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:18:06 +0000

The 2009 Census reveals that while couples in western and southern states marry more often, they also divorce at a higher rate than those in other areas of the US.

Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University, said, “Surprisingly, the south and west, which we think of as more socially conservative, have higher rates of divorce than does the supposedly liberal east. The reason is that young adults in the south and west tend to have less education and marry earlier, both of which lead to a higher risk of divorce.”

8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Husband

David Drew — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:00:12 +0000

We know that marriage is hard so whenever a cheat sheet is available for either the husband or the wife, I think it’s important to pass it on! I read through these and tend to agree and I’m glad I don’t really hear any of this stuff…often. 1. “You’re just like your father.” “This [...]

'To Catch a Predator' Host Chris Hansen Caught Cheating on Wife?

Andy Scott — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:45:26 +0000

And now for your daily dose of irony: ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen was allegedly caught cheating on his wife last week in Florida, the Daily Mail is reporting (via the National Enquirer).

According to the report, the 51-year-old host was recorded having a romantic dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Manalapan Friday night with 30-year-old journalist Kristyn Caddell. The recording was all part of an undercover sting set up by the Enquirer.

Deputy Sheriff Pops the Question to Dispatcher Over Police Radio [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:10:55 +0000

‘Good Morning America’ reported on a Florida deputy sheriff who found a unique way to propose marriage to his girlfriend — over police radio.

Deputy Joseph Bracey proposed to Ashley West, who works as a Brevard County sheriff dispatcher, over a county-wide police channel. “I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?” he asked.

This Week in Viral Videos: An Artsy Marriage Proposal, 84-Egg Sandwich and More

B105 Staff — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:30:22 +0000

The last seven days was a lively week for viral videos. From creative (and colorful) marriage proposals to Bradley Cooper’s impressive and surprisingly fluent French interview, this week’s virals had something for everyone. We’ve picked our 10 favorites from the week, which you can check out after the jump. The World’s Most Creative Marriage Proposal? [...]