Marriage
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New book: “Outlaw Marriages”
CommentA professor from American University gives an inside look into 15 historical same-sex couples who made an impact in the arts and social change.
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Tips for a happy marriage
CommentWhat's the secret to a happy marriage?
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Marriage rate in D.C. region is higher for men than women
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Our male readers have likely heard a female friend complain that it's impossible to find a good, single man in this town — you know, that they're all gay or married. It's also likely that you rolled your eyes and pointed to this article. But your friend might be right: Here in Washington, men tie the knot at a higher rate than women. Why? Because men "need" to be married, otherwise they drink and drive and generally can't take care of themselves.
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The pros and cons of raising children out of wedlock
CommentIs it better to be married and raise children than not married? An expert weighs in.
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Shorter advice columns: Lupus talk, riding crops, and crowdsourcing abortion
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Getting advice so you don't have to.
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47 percent of Virginians support gay marriage. Is that good news?
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Parsing new poll numbers on gay rights in Virginia.
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Shorter advice columns: Breast milk fantasies and hay hauling hatred
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Advice on cat beds, "crazy" women, and breast milk fetishes.
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Shorter advice columns: Urinating talks, gay sons, and scantily-clad Mrs.
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Advice on sell-by dates, teeth-grinding, and scantily-clad married women.
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Shorter advice columns: Nauseating coffee, Facebook snoops, and intimate stenches
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Advice on controlling fetish-haters, potentially shady guys who are into you, and guys who won't wear wedding rings.
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Miss D.C. pageant seeks morally fit, non-pregnant, cisgender woman to represent city
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Contestants address gender inequality from an unequal stage.
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Comments provoke women's vigil in Frederick
CommentThe Frederick County Commission for Women is holding a candlelight vigil provoked by comments about marriage and child-rearing made by two conservative county commissioners.
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Grading the Valentine's Day marriage protests: Your sex and gender morning roundup
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Tuesday links on gay marriage fights in Va. & Md., aging pageant queens, and the creator of "Black Love Day."
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Married without the children
Pointless pieces of paper destined to litter our cars are not the point of this holiday. Today is that special day of the year devoted to romantic love and togetherness.
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D.C. is America’s cheating capital, says infidelity proponent
Who says infidelity has to screw up a happy marriage? The folks at "discreet dating service" Ashley Madison say it's just the opposite.
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The new wage gap, boys in dresses, and the perils of abortion: Your sex and gender morning roundup
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Tuesday: Abortion isn't a choice for infertile women; boys in dresses vs. football players in lingerie.
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Va. Rep. Jim Moran and wife separate
Rep. James P. Moran (D-Va.) and businesswoman LuAnn Bennett are separating after six years of marriage, the lawmaker's office announced Thursday.
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Domestic partner benefits hit Montgomery County Jan. 1
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County contractors required to give benefits to same-sex couples.
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Maryland marriage equality speculation: Considering a spring bill
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Maryland state senator Richard Madaleno talks gay marriage.
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