Down-to-Earth Advice on Ties Made in Heaven
Ann Landers urges realistic view of marriage emphasizing effort, communication, and privacy. The column warns against idealizing romance, promotes open yet respectful dialogue, and recommends private resolution of conflicts with humor and equal partnership.
Mothers-in-Law Are Also Human Harmony Tips
Practical advice for brides and mothers-in-law on building harmony after marriage. Do engage in each other’s activities and seek advice, while avoiding pressure or competition. Mothers-in-law should respect privacy, praise the couple, and treat the daughter-in-law as family, not a rival.
Family Fashions and Population Projections Change with Brides
The article analyzes how marriage timing and family size affect U.S. population projections into 1970, noting growth in 20 to 29 year olds from 13 million to nearly 16 million and a potential second baby boom. It cites Robert C. Cook on fertility trends and concerns about costs of raising children and schooling.
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June Remains Top Month for Brides in Surveys
Surveys show June remains the most popular month for weddings with about 12 percent of marriages taking place then.
Formal weddings reduce divorce risk, survey finds
A survey of 2,000 women shows brides in traditional ceremonies face half the divorce risk of informal marriages. The Brid al and Bridesmaid Apparel Association funded the poll. Projections estimate 2,450,000 marriages in 1975, about 45 percent more than 1950.
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Bridal and Bridesmaid Apparel Association
Puzzling Plan for Brides
Jigsaw puzzles offer affordable decor ideas for weddings and homes. Round puzzles adapted for decorating can be trimmed and coated with shellac for a gloss and protective finish. Use as coffee table or wall hangings with a simple spring clamp attached behind.
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