Are younger moms more likely to be single?
A recent issue of The New York Times featured the results of a study which found that, among women under age 30, a majority (53 percent) were unwed when they gave birth. The article went on to cite studies which say that offspring of single mothers “face elevated risks of falling into poverty, failing in school or suffering emotional and behavioral problems.”
In a landmark move today, President Barack Obama took a definitive stand on the issue of same-sex marriage - endorsing the rights of gay and lesbian couples to get hitched.
"At a certain point, I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married," Obama said in an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts.
I was applying my make-up yesterday morning (what little I wear), trying to get out the door, shooting orders like a drill sergeant at the boys to get their back-packs packed, brush their teeth, and get jackets on - when I noticed out of the corner of my half-eye lined eye that my littlest bugger was looking up at me, on
Egypt's Islamist-dominated parliament is considering a controversial new measure known as the "farewell intercourse law," which would allow husbands to have sex with their dead wives, for up to six hours after their death.
The law is part of a proposal that would also lower the minimum age of marriage to 14 and eliminate women's rights in education and employment, reports the Daily Mail.
Spring cleaning starts with clearing out the cobwebs and tossing what’s stale and worn, followed by the re-stocking your shelves. Even with global warming throwing the seasons into chaos, there remains a familiar spring renewal season surging just now.
I’ve written many entries on using your intuition when it comes to love, dating, and relationships. I’ve talked about everything from reinventing your love life and changing your dating mindset to using your intuition when it comes to the scent of attraction and the sound of your date’s voice. Ultimately, trusting your intuition will help you much more than any how-to-date manual.
After having my second baby just a few weeks ago, I've now decided that my name officially sucks. How did this happen? I loooooooooved my name. I still love my name. But it just doesn't have the same magic anymore.
Ah, first dates. They can drive you mad. If you only knew the future, you could plan out everything in advance. But first dates are kind of like playing the lottery. You don't know if you've won until the drawing... and the odds are about the same.
Everyone knows that between the two who are betrothed, brides hold a special place in a wedding. To be sure, grooms count for something, but let's face it -- they're only sharing top billing with their beloved.
I recently calculated how many dinners I have prepared for my three children, who are ages 15, 13, and 9. My best estimate is 5,000. When I cook, I also do their dishes and clean up the kitchen, so I’ve also done that at least 5,000 times.
