Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

I’ve often wondered why couples feel the need to announce their wedding in the New York Times. The people who care are at the wedding or wish they had been invited.

Would You Marry For Money?

Do you know anyone who would admit to marrying for money? If they admitted to it, would you think less of them, even though they were giving you an honest answer?

Grooms Get Wedding Advice

A few blogs ago, I wrote that grooms don’t obsess about weddings. That's what brides and their mothers do. The groom plays along so he can get through it and move on to the honeymoon.

Beware of Romantic Idealization

A few years ago, I dated a man who seemed well matched for me except for one supremely annoying habit – he talked with his mouth full of food. How petty of me I thought. Such a great guy, how could such a silly thing bother me?

Children Not Entitled to Inheritance

Leona Helmsley, dubbed “Queen of Mean” by the media, died last week. In her will, the hotel magnate left $12 million for the care of her dog,Trouble, who will be buried near her in her mausoleum. She left nothing to two of her four grandchildren, citing “the reasons which are known to them”.

The Courage to Call Off the Wedding

Typically, I like my quiet time on a plane. But I couldn’t resist engaging with the passenger next to me last month. Ellen was getting away for a few days after calling off her wedding.

Divorce Slams Karen

My friend Karen looked shell shocked. Her jade green eyes had dark circles under them. Her hands shook as she drank her coffee.

Bob had told her he was leaving. Said he didn’t love her anymore, hadn’t loved her for years. He’d met another woman he believed could make him happy. “The kids are grown. I’m not willing to carry on the charade anymore.”