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What the First Year of Marriage Is Like
Wedding

10 Things You Should Know About the First Year of Marriage

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Brides magazine.
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We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Brides magazine.

It happens to nearly every newlywed. Sometime after the garter's been tossed and all traces of your (faux) honeymoon tan have vanished, you realize you spent so much time preparing to get married that you haven't thought much about being married. Even if you were living together before you tied the knot, there are bound to be some surprises over the next 365 days. Here are 10 you may want to prepare for . . .

— By Jenna McCarthy

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Gifts For Newlyweds
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Holiday Gifts For Newlyweds Who Have It All

Gifting for newlyweds is tough!
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Gifting for newlyweds is tough! With a wedding just behind them and plenty of serve ware spilling from their cabinets, the last thing they need is another mixing bowl! Although the holidays are still a few weeks away, it's never too early to start getting those gifts together — especially for those hard-to-buy-for newlyweds. With anything kitchen out of the picture, here's some gift-giving inspiration that ranges from a date night in to active adventures. With a gift for every price range and couple, here is the go-to guide to turn to this season when keeping the happy couple in mind.

Wine Club Membership Fitness Funds A Cozy Throw Holiday Keepsake Spa Day Endless Entertainment Board Games For Game Night
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Single Bank Accounts vs. Joint Accounts For Married Couples
Marriage

How Should Newlyweds Divide Money?

With more wives out-earning their husbands, the money-earning scale is tipped in the woman's favor for the first time ever.
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With more wives out-earning their husbands, the money-earning scale is tipped in the woman's favor for the first time ever. It's no longer a given that what's yours is mine right down to the very cent, and today newlywed Jessica Grose tackles this question on Slate. It feels odd, she says, to be married with two completely separate accounts, but both her and her husband want to maintain some level of independence and not explain every little purchase.

They have three options: get one joint account, maintain two separate accounts, or create one account for joint expenses and keep the rest to themselves. What would you choose?

Frequent Sex Improves Relationships For Neurotics
Marriage

Neurotic Newlyweds Should Have Lots of Sex

For most newlyweds, having more sex won't make a relationship better or worse, but today is neurotic couples' lucky day — though they probably won't see it that way.
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For most newlyweds, having more sex won't make a relationship better or worse, but today is neurotic couples' lucky day — though they probably won't see it that way. A new study found sex eases anxiety in their marriages only.

The term neuroticism is used often, but its meaning is not always so clear. Neurotics don't just see the glass as half empty, they worry where the next one will come from, if there's another one. They upset easily, change moods often, and worry even more. So it should come as no surprise that neuroticism is the personality factor most associated with bad marital outcomes.

Two researchers at the University of Tennessee followed 72 newlywed couples for the first four years of marriage, and found something exceptional among neurotics: frequent sex was so beneficial, it canceled out their happiness deficit and put them on par with non-neurotic couples, for better or worse.

It makes sense, though, because neurotics are always seeking assurance. And isn't sex one, big affirmation that everything's all right — even if it's not?

Video of Salma Hayek and Daughter Valentina Pinault at Disneyland, Jessica Simpson Funny Quotes, and Andy Samberg Digital Short 2010-07-09 14:40:00
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Salma's Valentina Dances at Disneyland, Jessica Simpson's Funniest Moments, and Andy's Presidential Dreams

Salma Hayek watches daughter Valentina dance in a Disneyland parade, we take a look back at Jessica Simpson's funniest onscreen moments to celebrate her birthday, and Andy Samberg reveals who he wants in his next Saturday Night Live digital short.
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Salma Hayek watches daughter Valentina dance in a Disneyland parade, we take a look back at Jessica Simpson's funniest onscreen moments to celebrate her birthday, and Andy Samberg reveals who he wants in his next Saturday Night Live digital short. Plus, our reviews of Predators, The Kids Are All Right, and Despicable Me.

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PSR 7/9/10: Salma & Valentina at Disneyland, Jessica's LOL Quotes, & Andy's Emmy Reaction

Salma Hayek watches daughter Valentina dance in a Disneyland parade, we take a look back at Jessica Simpson's funniest onscreen moments to celebrate her birthday, and Andy Samberg reveals who he wants in his next Saturday Night Live digital short.
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Salma Hayek watches daughter Valentina dance in a Disneyland parade, we take a look back at Jessica Simpson's funniest onscreen moments to celebrate her birthday, and Andy Samberg reveals who he wants in his next Saturday Night Live digital short. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for all the latest celebrity gossip!

Tech Wedding Gifts For the Newlyweds
Wedding

Tech Toys For the Newlyweds

Sure, the bride and groom will most likely have a few gift registries available for you to choose from, but if they don't (it's not unheard of), then consider gifting them with one of these functional, fun, and totally tech-centric gifts to welcome them into their new union.
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Tech Wedding Gifts For the Newlyweds

Sure, the bride and groom will most likely have a few gift registries available for you to choose from, but if they don't (it's not unheard of), then consider gifting them with one of these functional, fun, and totally tech-centric gifts to welcome them into their new union.

Toshiba WiFi-Ready Blu-ray Player ($180) Kodak Playsport ($150) Gastar miGrill ($120) Nintendo Wii Bundle ($200) Cinemin Swivel Pico Projector ($259)
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Where Should Marc and Lorenzo Honeymoon?
Wedding

Where Should Marc and Lorenzo Honeymoon?

The fashion industry is aflutter about the future nuptials of its sweetheart designer Marc Jacobs.
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The fashion industry is aflutter about the future nuptials of its sweetheart designer Marc Jacobs. The latest is that the wedding will take place in Provincetown, MA, where Robert Duffy — Jacobs's business partner — has a vacation home. But we have to wait until August for wedding photos because of Marc's demanding work schedule. While we await the excitement, and no doubt dashing grooms, I was wondering: where would you like to see the newlyweds honeymoon? Somewhere fabulous and sunny, no doubt. So just for fun, let's fantasize: where should Marc and Lorenzo bask in their wedded bliss?