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Was Your Honeymoon Dreamy or Disasterous? Real Couples Weigh In!

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Sometimes even the best-laid travel plans don't quite work out. From sunburns to hurricanes, readers reveal the surprises that make them wish they could go back and redo their honeymoons. "I'd wait a week after the wedding to go. We left the Monday after our Saturday wedding. We felt so rushed Sunday night." -- puppymommy... read more

Worst Relationship Advice — Ever!

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Think grandparents give the worst advice? Think again. Turns out there's no shortage of the toxic stuff out there from misguided (albeit well-meaning) friends, parents, and even experts.  After #TerribleAdvice began trending on Twitter, we started thinking about all of the downright awful advice we've gotten regarding... read more

Simple Ways to Turn Your Newlywed House Into a Home

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Setting up your house is often the first thing you want to tackle as a newlywed. Sounds simple, but when you account for blending two unique styles, organizing your new registry goodies and starting fresh in a new space, it's easy to get overwhelmed! Here are a few easy ways to get you settled in.... read more

Top 10 Marriage Quotes of 2012 from Celebrity Husbands

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Since we've already rounded up our favorite marriage quotes from lovesick celebrity wives, it only made sense to do the same with Hollywood's leading, in-love husbands. From Brad on Angie to Justin's take on what makes his marriage tick, these husbands dish their words of wedded wisdom. "And I wouldn’t be the man I... read more

Top 10 Marriage Quotes of 2012 from Celebrity Wives

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Dozens of new celebrity marriages have taken place this year, and to celebrate, we're honoring those unions with our favorite marriage quotes of 2012 from famous wives. Some are comical, others heartfelt -- but ultimately they're all honest accounts of what it truly takes to make a marriage work. “He's my home now... read more

8 Annoying (Yet Lovable) Husband Habits

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Sure, you promised to love and to cherish one another forever. But your wedding vows definitely didn’t mention putting up with your partner’s snoring -- or listening to him read the newspaper out loud every morning. His quirks grate your nerves, but there’s something endearing (and adorable) about his annoying habits. We asked Nesties to... read more

Our Favorite Celebrity Newlyweds of 2012

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Nothing makes us swoon quite like a pair of newlyweds, so we rounded up 11 of our favorite celebrity couples who married in 2012. Are there any that we missed? Let us know! More from The Nest: 16 Saddest Celebrity Splits of 2012 10 Short-Lived Celebrity Marriages We Forgot About read more

How to Split the Holidays–Without the Drama

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Now that you're part of a couple, where to celebrate the holidays is a huge source of stress. Between the demands of your parents and your desire to start new holiday traditions as a couple, it's hard to divide your time and keep everyone happy. In fact, figuring it all out can easily... read more

9 Celebrities Who Married Average Joes

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With all the celebrity splits and cheating scandals in the news, it's easy to forget that lasting marriage does happen in Hollywood.  Denzel Washington and Pauletta Pearson, for example, have been married for nearly 30 years.  Although Washington recently joked that the longevity of his relationship can be attributed to keeping... read more

Friends With an Ex: OK or Total Trouble?

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Having a friend of the opposite sex isn't such a big deal, even if you're married. But if that friend is an ex, things can get a little more...complicated. Just look at Addison and Sam on Private Practice. The exes work together and live next door to each other. They're each dating other co-workers, and they're... read more
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