Entries tagged “Marriage”
Do You Need to be Married to be Happy?
Amy and John ask women if they feel the need to be married in order to be happy. What do you think? Is marriage a prerequisite for happiness? Leave a comment below....
Name Change? No Thanks!
Who says a bride should take her husband's name? By Amy Kean and John D. Schwartz AMY: My husband John and I have different last names. Why? It's simple. I love my name. I'm attached it; and I'm not...
Cheapskate Maid Of Honor
Why should I have to pay for my cheapskate maid of honor? Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: I'm so fed up with my nightmare maid of honor, I want to kick her out of my wedding! I'm having a...
Husband Expects Lingerie
John wonders why Amy won't wear the sexy stuff. Is she saving it for someone else? By Amy Kean and John D. Schwartz AMY: Last night around 2 a.m., as usual, I went into the bathroom, brushed my teeth,...
Wedding Power Struggle
Just because the groom's mother is paying doesn't mean she's in charge, does it? Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: My fiancé's mom is taking over our upcoming wedding. At first, we said we'd be having a very small, casual event...
"Never Go To Bed Angry" (Are You Kidding?!)
Who among us hasn't broken this marital "golden rule?" By Amy Kean & John D. SchwartzAmy: I roll my eyes whenever I hear relationship "experts" preaching the most absurd of all rules: "NO MATTER WHAT, IF YOU WANT A...
Racy Roommate
My boyfriend neglected to mention that his roommate is a hot single woman Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: My boyfriend Stephen has been living with his two best friends (both guys) for over two years. Then last month, one of...
Competition as Foreplay
Heat things up with a sweaty tennis match. By Amy Kean and John D. Schwartz JOHN: The other day I noticed a young husband and wife walk onto a tennis court and proceed to really go at it. They were...
Wedding Ring Cramps His Style
Q: My husband doesn't want to wear his wedding ring--should I worry? Dear Amy vs. John: I've only been married for a little over a month, and already my husband has stopped wearing his wedding ring. He wore it...
Wife Seeking Boyfriend For Traditional Courtship
AMY: The other night, John splurged on dinner at a semi-decent restaurant, which seems to happen less and less now that we're "happily" married. (This is exactly why I wanted to stay engaged forever; it's the ideal arrangement.) In...
Who Will Officiate?
It's now time to start looking for the right person to marry us. Where do I begin? By Sara Cardace This week I suddenly find my wedding planning on hold, as we haven't gotten any proposals back from the...
Bridal Shower Games
These unique games will be the life of any party.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comBridal Bingo isn't for everyone. If you're planning a shower for a group that won't be amused by Sex Dice or a bonnet fashioned...
Creative Save-The-Date Ideas
Thinking outside the box of stationery. By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com Save-the-date announcements aren't what they used to be. When they first appeared on the scene--about a decade ago--couples were sending them out with the...
Top Photo Sharing Sites
Tips for Sharing Your Wedding Photos--with Everyone You Know By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com All brides share an obsession with their wedding pictures. Even if you're a self-proclaimed "low-key bride," we bet you'll look at...
The New Honeymoon Classics
These honeymoon spots won't ever go out of style. By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com Honeymoon hotspots come and go (Acapulco and Niagara Falls come to mind). But there are certain destinations--Hawaii, The Caribbean, The South...
His and Hers Beauty
The best co-ed products for the bride and groom-to-be By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com Most of the guys we know secretly steal the occasional drop, dollop or spritz from their girlfriends' beauty products. But spend $100...
I Used to Be a Man Whore
True love can make you do anything...even change some of your beloved bad habits. By Chuck Nice In my last entry I talked about how the title character in the movie You Don't Mess With the Zohan and I...