Marriage Problems

Marriage Problems It is very interesting how people think if they solve their marriage problems everything will be OK. You see, marriage problems aren’t the problem with problem marriages. Marriage problems are the stink that comes from those things that don’t belong in your marriage. Solving a marriage problem is like spraying perfume on someone who hasn’t had a bath for six months. If you want to get rid of your marriage problems stop making new ones and the old ones will disappear on their own. Does this make sense to you?

Let’s say for instance you and your spouse learned from some flaky pseudo psychologist to share with each other what bothers you about each other. Unfortunately this insane practice is actually encouraged to this day. Wouldn’t it be easier for each of you to just pick up a two by four and start bashing each other? It has exactly the same affect. The only difference is using the two by four clearly shows what that kind of behavior does to your partner. Who, in their right mind, can imagine what good might come from beating up the person you love.

The simplest way to eliminate marriage problems is to not cause them. The easiest way to not cause marriage problems is by filling your communications and thoughts with beautiful and loving acts. I have yet to meet somebody who prefers a two by four upside their head over a flower or a sweet “I love you.”
by: Lessons For a Happy Marriage

3 Traditions for Helping You Choose Your Wedding Rings

3 Traditions for Helping You Choose Your Wedding Rings
Wedding rings are one of the most recognized symbols of love and commitment from all over the world. Few things transcend the cultural barriers, such as "mama" for mother and a smile for a greeting.

It's amazing to see how one small circular band of precious metal can instantly say so much. Funny isn't it, that the wedding can cost thousands and the slim gold or platinum band is a few hundred, yet lasts far longer than the day itself, and is worn day after day, 24/7. A small hunk of metal divides the available and the unavailable at the glimpse of an eye.


Which Hand for Wedding Rings?

The hand that wedding rings are worn on varies from country to country and culture to culture.

By default, most people wear their wedding rings on the left hand.

Countries such as Colombia, Germany, Greece, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine and Venezuela traditionally wear their wedding rings on the right hand.

There are also certain cultures and religious beliefs such as Orthodox Christians and Eastern Europeans who typically wear the wedding rings on the right hand. And in Greece, since many are Orthodox Christians, they also wear their wedding ring on the right hand.

Jewish women will often wear their wedding bands on the right hand during ceremony, and change their wedding rings to the left hand after the ceremony.

In the Netherlands, catholic people wear their wedding rings on the left, all others on the right but in Austria, Catholic people wear the wedding bands on the right. What are Vietnamese wedding traditions? With the majority of Vietnamese weddings now being Catholic, Catholic Vietnamese families are known to exchange wedding bands at a separate church ceremony. Modern Vietnamese weddings, due to Western influence, exchange wedding bands between the bride and groom, but still include giving jewelry to the bride.

For other countries, it depends on region of the country, such as Belgium.

In parts of India - a toe-rings (bichiya) are worn instead of wedding rings on a finger - and increasingly worn along with finger wedding bands. An Iron Bangle or "loha" is worn by women in eastern parts of India, such as West Bengal.

Other customs, perhaps more modern, include either partner wearing the other's wedding rings on a chain around the neck instead of the ring finger as more of a social statement of being married.


Materials of the Wedding Ring?

Metal, because if it's durability is the most common material of wedding rings, and the metal of choice, in order of popularity is: gold, platinum, titanium, tungsten, nickel silver, stainless steel.

History mentions rings of long ago were also made of hemp, wood, bone ... and if you remember the old TV show Happy Days - a lifesaver candy.

The metal ring often set with diamonds or other precious stones or gems.


Style of the Wedding Ring?

In French speaking countries, especially France wedding rings often consisted of 3 interwoven rings - representing the virtues of faith, hope and love.

Russian wedding bands typically consisted of 3 interlocking bands - gold, white gold and rose.

Greek & Anatolian (Turkey) wore puzzle rings, which are sets of interlocking metal bands that arrange in a specific order to form a single ring. If the spouse came home and found the ring in a different arrangement, then it may have questioned the fidelity of the other.

Celtic wedding rings are often engraved or embossed with a Celtic knot design to symbolize oneness and continuity. The Claddagh design symbolizes fidelity.

For North America, typically two rings are worn on the same finger - an engagement ring, and a plain wedding band. After first anniversary or child, a gift of an eternity ring is given, typically a three ring combination. This tradition is especially observed in the UK. In whatever culture, we exchange rings as a vow of everlasting love and commitment to our partner, to stay true to one another, and to walk down life's journey together to experience the new and exciting facets of companionship and physical union.
by: Stephan Bevan

Indian wedding cards

Indian wedding cards

India is a land of great diversity, it is full of colors. A multitude of religions exist under the Indian sky, they all have unique ceremonies and rituals associated with them. Wedding is one of the most important events of an individual, as well as a family’s life. For Indians, wedding is extremely special. They celebrate it with great pomp and show. Most Indians try to make their wedding the most memorable event of their lives. They aim to make everything associated with the wedding special.

Wedding invitations form an important part of every wedding. People try to have wedding cards that are beautiful, creatively designed and one of a kind. Married couples preserve their wedding cards, so that they can refer to them in future and experience the nostalgia of their wedding.

Every religion has some unique features associated with wedding cards. The cards are different depending upon the region as well, for example a north Indian’s wedding invitation card would differ from that of a south Indian’s wedding card, or for that matter, the wedding card of a north easterner.

Indian wedding invitation cards can be divided into the following categories:

• Hindu Wedding Cards
• Muslim Wedding Cards
• Sikh Wedding Cards
• Scroll Wedding Invitations
• Multi-faith Wedding Invitations - Interfaith cards
• Designer Wedding Cards
• Non Religious wedding Cards and
• E-Wedding Cards

Indian wedding cards stand out prominently with their exquisite designing and intricate detailing. They offer a wonderful blend of style and artistry. They are filled with eye pleasing colors and distinctive textures. They are made on a variety of papers, from imported to hand made ones. Though earlier wedding invitation cards were solely made from paper, nowadays the card designers have been making creative use of a variety of materials to make the cards. Hindu wedding cards often come studded with Kundan stones.

Indian wedding cards also commonly feature quotes from the religious books, for example Hindu wedding cards, have quotations from the Bhagwad Gita, the Muslim wedding cards have quotes from Quran, while the Sikh wedding cards, carry quotes from the Guru Granth Sahib. These quotes are usually meant to bless the marrying couple with good wishes for their married life.
by: Ricky lee