Love And Sex And Marriage

Single Moms as Super Moms

After Bay Buchanan's husband left her, the well-known conservative stayed strong for her three sons.

April 23, 2012

Single mom Bay Buchanan with her brother, Pat Buchanan, in 2000.

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Single mom Bay Buchanan appears in 2000 with her brother, Pat Buchanan, when he was the Reform Party presidential candidate and she was his director of communications.

Single moms can be super moms: conservative Bay Buchanan on how to stay strong for the kids.

Should Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Marry for Their Kids? Should Anyone?

Should unmarried couples say, 'I do,' at least in part for their children?

By: Karen Springen

April 20, 2012

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the 2012 Academy Awards -- without their kids and before their engagement.

Should unwed parents like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie get married at least in part for their children?

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Online Dating Sites: How to Use Them Successfully

How single midlifers can best search the web to find Mr. or Mrs. Right.

By: Karen Springen

April 12, 2012

Divorce: Not So Fast

Why couples may want to stay married after all.

By: Karen Springen

December 27, 2011

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It’s too late for Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar (shown here when they were still happily married in 2008). But guided marital separation, also called controlled separation, helps some not-yet-divorced couples stay together.

Before couples rush to divorce court, they may want to slow down and try so-called guided marital separation or controlled separation.

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Top 10 Midlife Celebrity Breakups of 2011

'The heart was made to be broken' -- Oscar Wilde

By: Karen Springen

December 22, 2011

These formerly happy celebrity couples split this year. Some have already moved on to new romances.

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Top 10 Midlife Marriages of 2011

Many famous folks -- from a prince to a Beatle -- said "I do" this year

By: Karen Springen

December 20, 2011

Today only 51 percent of U.S. adults are married, down from 72 percent in 1960. But these celebrities helped improve the statistics by taking a trip down the aisle this year.

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The Death of Steve Jobs

A reminder of what the loss of a loved one means to friends and family.

By: Karen Springen

October 6, 2011

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Steve Jobs and his wife, Laurene Powell, at the 2010 Academy Awards.

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Steve Jobs and his wife, Laurene Powell, smile together at the 2010 Academy Awards.

The death of Steve Jobs: a reminder of how difficult it is for family members to cope with the loss of life.

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Renewing Vows

A who's who of couples who thought one wedding ceremony per marriage was not enough.

By: Karen Springen

September 5, 2011

Sure, they already had a marriage license. But these celebrities wanted to re-tell their partners, "I do!"

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Why You Should Go to School Reunions

Not rich, thin, or a CEO? Don't worry! Catch up with old friends -- and have fun.

By: Karen Springen

August 2, 2011

When Should Infidelity Lead to Divorce?

Should cheating end a marriage?

By: Karen Springen

July 4, 2011

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Maria Shriver said farewell to Oprah Winfrey (on her "Farewell Spectacular" in May) -- and apparently also plans to say goodbye to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Should cheating end a marriage? Maria Shriver apparently thinks so.