Relationship Advice

What used to be a short lineup of traditional pre-wedding revelry -- an engagement party with close family and friends, a bridal shower hosted by a bridesmaid or co-worker and a carefully planned Bachelorette bash -- has escalated into an endless string of celebrations.

Dear Judy: This is the third time I’ve found myself in a long-term relationship with a wonderful guy who loves living with me, says he loves me, but won’t agree to marriage. He keeps saying he needs more time; it’ll soon be 2 years. How can I get him to make the leap?

Trying to decide if now is the time to marry, (or maybe you need a little comic relief from your own)? Perhaps we can help. This is one of those great little jokes that has made the rounds on e-mail. Thinking about getting married? See what wonderful wisdom children have on the subject below!

Posing THE Ultimatum: Life throws some interesting curves our way, and sometimes they appear simply by turning on the television. Everything in my life was perfect and on track until I turned on Good Morning America Monday morning, April 8, 2002. The segment: April’s 15th’s issue of Time Magazine’s article entitled Career Vs Babies.  Transcript of the conversation below.

The Transcript...I arrived at his home on Friday night and after dinner, I approached him. My objective was to find out if we were heading toward marriage or if we should break up. Here's how the conversation went.

Dear Andy and Judy: Frank has asked me to marry him. He started asking me out about a year ago, and we did lots of stuff with family and friends before dating. At first I only thought of him as a fun friend but not partner material, because ... and here's the weird part ... he's way younger than I am.