Kids & Family - July 27, 2009
The Long Haul Forum
Although divorce groups and singles' groups exist, there aren't many -- or any -- groups that support people in very-long-term relationships. So my friend and I started one.
Tags: long haul forum, long-term relationships, marriage

Living - March 15, 2009
Sound-off: Is monogamy realistic?
The concept of monogamy is complicated. We're taught that monogamy is the core of marriage -- a lifestyle that must be followed or else karmic or afterlife punishment will prevail -- and yet so many married people are unable to practice monogamy for the long haul. What do you think?
Tags: monogamy, marriage, sex week

Living - March 10, 2009
A Web site that helps scratch the 'seven-year itch'
AshleyMadison.com describes itself as "an online dating service for people who are married or attached." The site's president, Noel Biderman, has been dubbed "The King of Infidelity" and drawn heat from religious groups. His business is booming and Biderman told OnMilwaukee.com that he is not trying to break up marriages, but to serve a market that already existed. For proof, he points to nearly 4 million users.
Tags: ashleymadison.com, noel biderman, avid life media, adultery, marriage

Living - Nov. 14, 2008
Protest for gay marriage
Milwaukeeans are invited to participate in a demonstration in front of City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m. to protest recent constitutional amendments banning gay marriage in California, Arizona and Florida.
Tags: gay marriage, same-sex marriage, prop 8, marriage

Wedding Guide - April 20, 2008
A blowtorch at the wedding
We've decided not to have wedding cake at our wedding, something we're actually both very excited about. We've opted for créme brulée.
Tags: wedding, marriage

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 12, 2008
Should I stay in a relationship that isn't going anywhere?
After three years, is it right to stay in a relationship that isn't heading toward marriage? Anjl and Marilynn weigh in.
Tags: relationship, advice, marriage

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 5, 2008
How can I communicate with my husband?
My husband never communicates with me. What do I do? How do you keep up to date his day-to-day activities if he never shares what happens?
Tags: advice, communication, marriage

Kids & Family - Oct. 20, 2007
How we survived 10 years of marriage
My husband and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary this week, and a friend asked me how we made it through a decade without divorce.
Tags: wedding, marriage, 10-year anniversary, divorce, bowling

Milwaukee Buzz - March 12, 2007
Did you get hitched in Vegas?
Whether it was in a drive-through chapel or a fancy hotel, by an Elvis impersonator or not, we want to hear about your experience and possibly include it in an upcoming OnMilwaukee.com article.
Tags: Las Vegas, Luxor, marriage, Elvis

Wedding Guide - Nov. 11, 2006
How to apply for a marriage license
In order to be in a legally binding marriage, a marriage license is a necessity. In Milwaukee, licenses can be obtained from The Office of the County Clerk. In order to be prepared, check out the requirements for your county.
Tags: marriage, wedding, license, county clerk, marriage license

Wedding Guide - Oct. 30, 2006
Wedding music amplifies personalities
When we strive to make our weddings reflections of who we are, why do we treat the music like the napkins? Or perhaps give it even less thought than that? Don't drop the ball on your wedding music.
Tags: wedding, marriage

Wedding Guide - Oct. 16, 2006
What's a best man to do? No, seriously, what's a best man do?
There's more to being a groom's best man than hiring exotic dancers and making sure to not lose the ring (we've all seen those sitcom episodes!), but most are quick to agree to the job without ever brushing up on the duties required.
Tags: best man, groom, wedding, marriage

Wedding Guide - Oct. 2, 2006
Mitchell Street's bridal train trimmed
During the mid-1900s, Milwaukee's Historic Mitchell Street was a sea of lace, beads and white tulle. The street was dubbed "Bridal Row" because of its immense stock of bridal shops, but as time went on the number of shops began dwindling.
Tags: Mitchell Street, bridal store, Heim's Bridal, Schuster's, wedding, marriage, Bride, bride's maid dresses, maid of honor