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Military: 3 Southern California Marines entered into sham marriages to get housing allowance

Military officials are charging three California-based Marine corporals with fraud and larceny for entering in a pair of sham marriages to collect housing funding, officials said. The military alleges that a lesbian couple — one a Marine, the other a civilian — decided to live together off base and wanted to collect the $1,200 housing benefit granted to married Marines.

 

'Marriage Ref' Contestant Blames Seinfeld for Divorce

It's not about nothing. A heartbroken Manhattan divorcé blames Jerry Seinfeld and his NBC reality show, "The Marriage Ref," for tearing him and his now-ex-wife apart -- claiming their appearance as contestants on an episode led to her dumping him.

 

Historic Vote Makes Gay Marriage Legal in New York State

Historic Vote Makes Gay Marriage Legal in New York State

The passage makes New York the most populous state in the Union to legalize same-sex marriages -- despite Libertarian warnings from an Archbishop.

 

Senate Republicans Ponder Marriage Vote as Clock Ticks

Many lawmakers and staff members say the issue would probably pass if it were brought up for consideration.

 

Is Internet sex cheating? Many folks say yes

Is Internet sex cheating? Many folks say yes

Jon Austin's wife, Amy, had a blunt assessment for her husband as the Minneapolis couple watched Rep. Anthony Weiner's stunning confessions on television this week....

 

Malaysia 'obedient wives' club: Good sex is a duty

Malaysia 'obedient wives' club: Good sex is a duty

As a new bride, 22-year-old Ummu Atirah believes she knows the secret to a blissful marriage: obey her husband and ensure he is sexually satisfied....

 

Census: Divorces decline but 7-year itch persists

Census: Divorces decline but 7-year itch persists

New census figures show the "seven-year" itch persists — couples who break up typically separate upon seven years of marriage, and divorce a year later.

 

Ohio police: Man shot dead wife, 3 kids, then self

A man who recently told a relative he was having marital problems called 911 and informed a dispatcher that he had fatally shot his wife and three young children and was getting ready to kill himself, too, authorities and his grandmother said Saturday.

 

For Many Chinese Men, No Deed Means No Dates

For Many Chinese Men, No Deed Means No Dates

Amid a real estate boom, men are finding themselves lovelorn as women hold out for a mate with property.

 

Talking About Money With Your Spouse

There are few things less romantic than talking about money. Money is, in some ways, a bigger cultural taboo than sex. You might tell your girlfriends about your hot date Saturday night, but you probably don’t tell anyone your exact salary or expenses.

 

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