The opinion has an undercurrent of tension, she asserts, that is never satisfactorily resolved. Marriage, the court says, is fundamental to society. It brings families into being, it creates long-term obligations among its members, it facilitates the education of children, and it promotes an ethic of care-giving for vulnerabl...
To pop the question: To propose marriage to someone. To lose your nerve: To lose courage. To turn someone or something down: To say “no” to someone or something. To settle on something: To decide something after discussion, consideration, or negotiation. To count on something: To depend...
Tying the Knot: Directed by Jim de Sève. With Bob Barr, Mary Bonauto, Brian Brown, Martin Bubbly. A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated with real life couples that have run afoul of current laws de
“The structure of marriage and family is to build a system to keep society stable, but more and more people think the other way. Marriage, in many people's mind, becomes a risky decision,“ Guo added. “The decline in the marriage rate also corresponds with the improvement in education,...
Navigating the process can be challenging, but understanding the general requirements for marriage registration in China can help ensure a smooth and stress-free experience. Basic Conditions 1. Minimum age: 20 for women and 22 for men. 2. The man and wom...
This documentary digs deeply into the meaning of marriage today. From an historical trip to the Middle Ages, to gay hippies storming the Manhattan marriage bureau in 1971, this eye-opening exploration of the embattled institution looks at rights, privile
While many couples end up paying less in taxes after tying the knot, some face a "marriage penalty" — that is, they end up paying more in taxes than if they had remained unmarried and filed as single taxpayers. The penalty occurs when tax-bracket thresholds, deductions and credits are no...
Tying The Knot? Do Not Say “I Do” Before Doing These 4 Things It happens to most of us at one point or another: marriage. Before you go walking down the aisle though, you'll want to be prepared and ready. After all, it's a big decision. There are always so many things to ...
My parents are tying the knot again with a vow renewal ceremony, and they asked to use our backyard for the event. Emma and Ryan will tie the knot in a fairy-tale-like winter marriage ceremony next year, and they’ve invited over five hundred guests to attend. ...
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and often long-term process. It requires introspection, dedication, and the development of coping strategies that support long-lasting sobriety. Entering a marriage while still in active addiction—or even in the early stages of recovery—can place immense pres...