The private life of the ObamasBarack and Michelle Obama are known for having one of strongest and most sickly sweet marriages in US political history. Just think of their date nights! NY Times Magazine is running a 10 page indepth feature on the Obamas’ marriage. Go on, you know you want to.
Marriage
Why smart men should find a well-educated woman
We’re always hanging on for the next big breakthrough in health: a cure for cancer, diabetes, schizophrenia… But the next big breakthrough has already come, says Melissa Sweet: it’s education.
Keysar Trad: My humble contribution to the polygamy debate
Decriminalising polygamy and removing its social social stigma will further guarantee the rights of women, argues Keysar Tradin response to Shakira Hussein’s piece in yesterday’s Crikey.
What are the secrets to a happy marriage?
A variety of well known bloggers give out their marriage secrets, from pancakes and coffee in the mornings to writing love notes and having drunken sex whenever possible.
Deveny: marriage is a total crock
I am against gay marriage. I’m against straight marriage. I’m against marriage full stop. Why are we hanging on to this relic of an anachronistic system (which still reeks of misogyny and bigotry)? asks Catherine Deveny today.
graph pr0n The marriage season
When do Australians like to get married? Possum has a big look at Monday’s ABS relationships data to dish the dirt on which season we prefer to get hitched, what age we’re getting married and how long it’s lasting.
Why marriages need lies
There’s this new spate of advice talking about how lying is bad for a relationship. What bollocks, says Raina Kelley.
Divorce can kill
Divorce doesn’t just make your poorer. People who are divorced or widowed are 20% more likely to suffer issues like cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
When did marriage lose its spark?
Cristina Nehring, author of the ambitious polemic A Vindication of Love thinks marriage has become dull, a lenonine passion reduced to “a yawning, chubby house cat”, writes Meghan O’Rourke.
Nehring yearns for a revival of a messier ardor.
Bring on the ecofetti: weddings go green
Environmentally conscious brides and grooms are fuelling a new trend in eco weddings.
Mr & Mrs Traylor-Hooker
Couples who really shouldn’t hyphenate their last names.
Keysar Trad: UK is right to recognise polygamy
Recently, the UK government gave formal recognition to a human practice that dates back to the Old Testament. It was a mature decision, writes Keysar Trad.
Franklin’s gay immigrants are the new “doctors wives”
This week, leaders of Australia’s religious right have positioned themselves to influence a future Labor Government on key issues including gay rights, writes Rodney Croome.
