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When the wedding-day celebrations end and the honeymoon draws to a close, all couples inevitably face the reality of life together-for better or for worse. Use these recommended sources to find out what a marriage entails from a practical point of view. Learn about your financial and legal rights as a spouse, and find online group support. This guide also provides resources for military spouses. Finally, if you are in need of some external help, you'll find directories to marriage counseling services as well.

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Forums and blogs are valuable sources for information on what other couples are doing: read about how others keep their marriages fresh and exciting, or ask for advice if you are experiencing emotions that you are not sure how to express to your spouse directly.

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If you are having consistent problems with your spouse that you cannot express, you may need to find a more serious outlet for your emotions. Visit the next section for advice on marriage counseling, or visit our findingDulcinea Therapy and Counseling Web Guide.

The anonymity of these resources makes them safe places for self-expression, and they can help you explore common problems that other couples have experienced. But because blogs and forums are open sources, anyone can contribute to or read the discussion; don't give away sensitive or identifying information in this public venue.

To find more blogs or forums, try a blog search engine like Technorati or BlogPulse.

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Families.com brings together blogs on several topics. Visit the "Blogs" or "Marriage Categories" sections for links to all of the discussed subjects. Sample topics include religion within the family, anniversaries, and military marriages. Visit the "Date Nights" link for some romantic inspiration and tips about creating that fun "first date" feeling.

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BellaOnline is a site dedicated to women. Visit this forum to read user questions and concerns about a variety of issues. There's a thorough section on relationships on the main site; scroll down to find links to articles discussing basic elements and concerns that come up in any marriage.

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TeeBeeDee is a discussion forum on topics in everyday life, aimed at people over 40. You have to become a member to post but joining is fast and free. View discussions in the "Relationships" section or go to "Sex over 40." Need to bring up a prickly topic with your spouse? Take a look at "Real Life Scripts" for guidance on getting the conversation started.

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Suite101.com presents articles and discussions on marriage-and thousands of other topics. The articles are written by the site's regular contributors; look for author bios and their latest articles, or subscribe to a feed if you want to read more by a specific contributor.

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