Who should get a marriage license?

In Louisiana, the answer is not everyone.

Laughing Matter?

Regina Barecca, a teacher of English at University of Connecticut, wants to know: is the following joke funny? Why, or why not? You can post your opinion here.

A husband and wife were having dinner at a very fine restaurant when this absolutely stunning young woman comes over to their table, gives the husband a big french kiss, then says she'll see him later and walks away.

The wife glares at her husband and says, "Who the hell was that?"

"Oh," replies the husband, "she's my mistress."

"Well, that's the last straw," says the wife. "I've had enough. I want a divorce!"

I can understand that," replies her husband, "but remember, if we get a divorce it will mean no more shopping trips to Paris, no more wintering in Barbados, no more summers in Tuscany, no more Infiniti or Lexus in the garage and no more yacht club. But the decision is yours."

Just then, a mutual friend enters the restaurant with a gorgeous babe on his arm.

"Who's that woman with Jim?" asks the wife.

"That's his mistress," says her husband.

"Ours is prettier," she replies.

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The Effects of Kids on Marriage

Let me start off by saying we're all discussing this subject because our parents decided to have kids. We should be grateful for that (I think.)

People say kids change your life. I have never heard anyone add 'for the better.'

There is a new study out (yes, I am fascinated by studies) that says 90% of couples saw a decrease in their marriage satisfaction after the first child.

Childless couples also saw a decrease but at a slower pace. Apparently you can prolong wedded bliss by waiting to have children. It also helps if you're financially stable.

As if that wasn't enough, a Daily Mail reporter asks 'Why DO babies turn so many brilliant women into slummy mummies?' She says women should maintain their good looks after giving birth if they want to keep their husbands. So there. Motherhood is not an excuse to let yourself go.