en-ushttp://www.drdating.com/Relationship articles about breaking up, infidelity, marriage, friendship, divorce, counselling and engagement http://www.drdating.com/relationships/common-goals-matter.php Tue, 9 Oct 2007 23:00:23 GMT I came across a young lady who had a bit of a dilemma. She was "in love" with an old flame, but had married a man she swore she also loved. The main problems? Well, old flame notwithstanding, she and her husband had very different goals. She wanted kids and he didn't want any. He wanted to move to a major city, and she wanted to stay in her hometown. http://www.drdating.com/relationships/marriage/how-wedding-favors-have-become-a-beloved-tradition.php Wed, 7 Mar 2007 00:00:23 GMT Wedding favors have been a tradition for hundreds on years, through out many of the world’s countries. People give guests wedding favors a gesture of appreciation for attending the couples wedding celebrations. 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