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I am a twenty-four year old female out of Durham, North Carolina with a degree in Architecture, a General Contracting License, and the beginings of a career as a painter. I'll be married this summer to a wonderful man, I have a cat I'm devoted to, and I guess

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should wives allow their men to watch porn movies?: 1 of 37

ALLOW?!? Am I missing something, or does this mean that one spouse is presuming to absolutely control the actions of another? This is not acceptable behavior, and should not be accepted- two adults in a relationship work through issues together, each side striving to understand the other's point of view and fairly present th...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to personalize your wedding gown: 1 of 6

As the bride, you are the center of the day, the focal point of all eyes, living out a day that you've probably dreamed of since you were a child. What you are wearing should be a perfect expression of you, and you and your fiance's happiness. Remember that you have to take into account the tone and location of the ceremony ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Small weddings: What to do when your friends and relatives that were left off the guest list feel snubbed: 3 of 13

Small weddings are wonderful- cheaper, simpler, easier to plan, even easier to clean up after. Their downside is that they can leave a lot of people feeling like you don't consider them an important part of your life. However, with a little planning this can be taken care of, either before or after the wedding. First off, th...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 22 of 93

Of course homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals! They're people too! Except, apparently, when it comes to marriage. "Civil Unions" confer almost all of the same benefits, you may argue, let Them get one of Those! I suppose that makes sense.... since "separate but equal" has worked so well in our nation's p...
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Portrait painting tips: 2 of 8

The first thing to decide will be whether you are going to paint the portrait entirely from life, from photographs and some life studies, or entirely from photographs. the first option has the most old-world-master flair, but is stressful and high-pressure- I prefer doing some sketches and taking rough color notes from life,...
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Make money as a painter: 1 of 4

As an artist, I have an idea of what is working for myself and others. Exposure is important, and something is better than nothing- but certain ways are better than others. 1) Vanity Galleries- galleries where you pay for spots on the wall- are almost never a good idea. Their money is coming from the artists, so there is no ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Types of wedding cakes: 1 of 4

The wedding cake is usually the centerpiece of the reception, really, and you can do so many things with it! First off, decide what you and the groom want in terms of taste- in most wedding cakes these days, each tier is a different flavor, often with a different filling as well, so you can get plenty of variety. Then decide...
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to oil paint: 3 of 10

Oil painting is a wonderful and rewarding way to paint- the colors are marvelous and rich, the paint itself has good body and an infinite number of ways in which it can be worked, and the basics can be mastered fairly quickly. First off, painting classes and workshops are a wonderful way to learn new techniques and practices...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Wedding craft ideas for saving money: 4 of 12

A personalized, detail-oriented wedding can be a huge expense, but a little do-it-yourself spirit can go a long way to adding that personal touch without adding a lot of expense. Here are some ideas: - Make your own bridal and bridal party bouquets. Hand-tied bouquets are charming and fresh, and with some ribbon, perhaps a h...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Hairstyle ideas for the short-haired bride: 2 of 6

Every woman wants to be her most beautiful on her wedding day, and should remember that beauty comes in many forms, and certainly in all lengths of hair! If you are sure that you want to have long hair for your wedding day, you can surprise everyone with extensions or a partial wig. As with all of these ideas, try on your in...