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Dying Man's Last Wish – The Ride Of His Life [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:45:08 +0000

This is a story of love between a man and a car he never knew and the woman who knows him so well and loved him with her very last breath. If you believe in love you will share this incredible gift with the people that you love the most.

The Wedding Disaster Thanks To A Flasher [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:02:48 +0000

That's not the Good Lord standing behind the preacher. That would be what you call an uninvited guest and it looks like he forgot most of his tuxedo.

1 Man Dead, 3 Arrested After Hotel Wedding Brawl [Video]

Michael Scott — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:22:32 +0000

WOW. When you think of all the things that could go wrong on your wedding day, violence and death probably aren’t on the list. At this wedding reception in Philadelphia, a huge riot broke out between family and friends that resulted in dozens of cops having to show up to stop the brawl. I’ve heard [...]

Your Family Isn't That Messed Up After All — This Woman Accidentially Married Her Own Father

Kathy Landin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:45:17 +0000

The next holiday you spend with your family where you find yourself frustrated at how dysfunctional they all seem, please take a deep breath and imagine what it must be like to find out that you spent decades married to your own father without even knowing it. Then maybe have another drink.

Married Couple Has Worn Matching Outfits Every Day For Decades

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:00:54 +0000

Marriage is a strange, even difficult, thing. At times you have to think up things to keep it exciting and entertaining. We suggest assorted ointments and the Lionel Ritchie album. This elderly couple from Nebraska, who have been married for 64 years, dress in the same Tommy Bahama shirts and polyester pants every day to [...]

New Survey Reveals Shocking Info on What Americans Think About Cheating on Their Significant Other

Shauna Wright — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:30:27 +0000

Bad news for the monogamists out there: according to a new survey, fully a third of people thinking cheating on a partner is sometimes okay. Hundreds of people were polled on their views regarding betrayal and cheating by Bad Online Dates, which found Americans now accept many behaviors that would’ve been deemed shameful or promiscuous [...]

You Could Be Throwing Money Down the Drain If You Use Online Dating Sites

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:57:28 +0000

Sites like Match.com and eHarmony make big promises of finding a lifetime of love with your soulmate without having to leave your door or even put on pants.

A new study, however, found that may be the only advantage to trying to find the right guy or gal compared to the old-fashioned way.

Jason Aldean Song Inspires Sweet Marriage Proposal

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:03:42 +0000

In his single ‘Tattoos on this Town,’ Jason Aldean weaves a tale of memories made in a small town, comparing them to tattoos. The lyric that ends the first verse inspired Natchez, Miss. resident Keith Partridge to craft the perfect marriage proposal idea. “And to this day up on that overpass / Even underneath the new [...]

10 Sentences You Don't Want to Hear at Your Wedding

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:36:53 +0000

Wedding season is just around the corner and someone you know is probably gearing up for the biggest day of his or her life. Of course, no day can go as perfect as you pictured it in your head. These are the statements that can bring your special day to a grinding halt. 1. “Yeah, [...]

Martina McBride Shares the Secret to Her Successful Marriage

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:13:29 +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.

How Often Should Happy Couples Take Vacations, Kiss, Argue,and Have Sex?

Jill McCoy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:08:20 +0000

A new study according to Headwater Holidays has examined just how happy 'happy couples' are. Experts think they have found the key to a successful, happy marriage. Although cuddling here and there, kissing a couple times, and holding hands helps; there is a little more to it.

Should Presidential Candidates Be Questioned About Their Failed Marriages? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:30:46 +0000

Newt Gingrich has surged to the front of the field among Republican presidential hopefuls, despite questions about his past failed marriages. In fact, Gingrich seemed to score points with GOP voters when he lambasted CNN’s John King during a South Carolina debate for bringing up one of Gingrich’s ex-wives’ allegations of infidelity. So does the public [...]

The Real Reason Why Some Women Stay Single [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:06:13 +0000

Why do some women choose to remain single? Is it hereditary? Is it a conscious choice? or is it an outside force that lurks somewhere near them that prevents cupid and his arrows from ever being fired in their general direction. Watch this short video presentation and see if you can figure it out.

Alan Jackson and Wife Open Up About Saving Their Marriage and Fighting Cancer

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:00:48 +0000

Alan Jackson was the subject of last night’s ‘Backstory’ on GAC, and the singer’s relationship with wife Denise was a focal point of the episode. Alan and Denise have been married since 1979, so their relationship factors heavily in his career and his music. The duo endured their fair share of ups and downs since that fateful meeting at a Dairy Queen, but through it all, they remain stronger than ever.

How Do You Avoid Divorce? Try Not Getting Married in the First Place

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:36:25 +0000

A new study from the Pew Research Center recently revealed marriage rates are at an all-time low, and now we may have one reason for it: people are afraid of getting divorced. Researchers from the University of Central Oklahoma and Cornell University conducted surveys with co-habitating but unmarried couples and asked them about their thoughts [...]

Couple Gets Married In Starbucks: Would You Ever?

Brad Vincent — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:52:45 +0000

Everyone is getting married these days right? Young or old, it’s love all around. You have probably seen or heard of some weird places to get married, but would you ever be that person? The latest marriage was at the good ole’ coffee house, Starbucks! Do what you gotta do. Would you ever get married [...]

Elderly Couple In Their Late 80s Get Married After 17 Years Of Dating

Brad Vincent — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:22:23 +0000

An elderly couple from Maine showed that true love can happen at any age. 88-year-old Paul Walker and 87-year-old Ann Thayer were married at Lewiston rehabilitation center Tuesday in front of a small group of family and friends. The couple met 17 years prior to their marriage at church. They decided with the encouragement of the staff [...]

Men Are Quicker Than Women to Say 'I Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:06:17 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, men are three times more likely than women to be the first in a relationship to say ‘I love you.’ This was among the findings of a Penn State University study, which interviewed 172 college students on their relationships. The researchers also determined that these weren’t just empty words, and that [...]

A Dang Engagement – Get Ready To Feel Romantic [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:42:50 +0000

In my humble opinion the world could use a lot more of this. Good old fashioned romance. I know in my world the pace of the life I lead doesn't lend itself to romantic walks in the park or even a quick ice tea at lunch with the one I love. How I wish life was a little slower, jobs weren't so demanding and time would pass a little slower when I was with the one that I love.

Study Reveals Marriages Are Happier When Wives Weigh Less Than Their Husbands

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:09:46 +0000

An overweight husband and a thin wife has been a sitcom staple since Ralph and Alice Kramden on ‘The Honeymooners.’ According to a new study, that type of pairing may also be one of the keys to marital bliss. Researchers from the University of Tennessee followed 169 just-married couples for four years, asking them questions [...]