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Perfume Set: 11/7

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Home Buying Help – Money Management Tools – Home Decorating Ideas – Free Recipes Posted by Krissy Tiglias on Saturday November 07, 2009 09:10 AM
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My Married Life: How Bad Is Bigamy?

The first trial to come out of the Yearning for Zion Ranch raid kicks off this week. Raymond Merril Jessop will stand trial for one count of sexual assault, a first-degree felony, for allegedly having sex with his 16-year-old wife. If convicted, Jessop could serve to up to 20 years. He also faces bigamy charges in a separate trial. This was (and still is) such a fascinating story with so many interesting angles.

Though I'll admit I was more obsessed with the pioneer-pompadour hairdos of the FLDS women than almost any other detail, I'm still not sure what I think overall. I'm definitely against child marriage in any form. But I'm not so sure I really care about bigamy. It seems like it would be a horrible headache for both men and women, but I'm not positive it should be a crime.

I look forward to hearing your arguments, whether they be for or against. I guess the part that really bothers me is the misogynistic undertones -- why don't any of these religious cults ever have one wife and multiple husbands?

What do you think? Is bigamy a clear-cut crime -- or should it fall under the banner of religious freedom?

Home Buying Help – Money Management Tools – Home Decorating Ideas – Free Recipes Posted by Holly on Friday November 06, 2009 05:42 PM
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4PM Sugar Rush: 11/6

Sour Patch Kids, Snickers

Every Friday, get ready for the ultimate sugar showdown. The two candies that received the highest number of votes on their respective showdown days will go head-to-head -- and only one candy can reign supreme. This one's tough: it's gummies versus chocolate. Who will come out on top? Only you can make that call.

The Nest Editors Posted by The Nest Editors on Friday November 06, 2009 04:00 PM
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He Said/She Said: He Doesn’t Show Affection Like He Used To. Is the Honeymoon Over?

The Nest Love and Sex He Said She Said
Worst case scenario: He's totally freaked out about marriage (hey, you did have more sex when you were dating) and is pulling away physically because he's having trouble handling it like a man emotionally. If you think this is the case, talk to him about it. Walking around your house all quiet and not touching each other is only going to build more tension, and all he might really need is a couple laps in the therapy pool. That being said, it's way more likely that his lack of affection is due to some other change in his life. Maybe he's feeling down in the dumps about work, or perhaps he's put on a few pounds and thinks you're not attracted to him. Do yourself a favor: Put on some lingerie, tell him he's the sexiest man alive, and see what happens. I bet you'll change your mind.You're probably not sitting on a sandy beach, daiquiri in hand, as you read this, so yes -- the honeymoon is over. The good news: That doesn't mean you have to stop showing affection for your partner (or accepting less from him). He might not be as cuddly as he was once upon a time, but what about you? For fear of sounding like a 1950s housewife manual, are you pulling your weight in the Private Displays of Affection department? If you set the tone, he'll probably follow. So send him flirty texts during the day. Turn that peck on the cheek into an intro for full-on foreplay (or more). Whisper in his ear how sexy he looks as he heads out the door. Chances are, you guys are just going through somewhat of a transition period and need to find where you fit in on the affection spectrum.

What about you? Have you ever had to pull your significant other out of a rut? How did you get the spark back?

The Nest Editors Posted by The Nest Editors on Friday November 06, 2009 02:05 PM
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Pet Confessional: I Steal Smelly Socks


Bonjour again, my Nestie friends. It is I, Napoleon. That's right, the same Little Man with a “complex” you heard from a couple of weeks ago, regaling you with my tale of cookies and hydrogen peroxide.

You act shocked, but I’m sure you knew I would be back to confess another of my many sins. If you had my stunningly handsome looks, you’d be munching through as much aromatic trash as you could sneak and destroying shoes like it’s your JOB (well, okay, it is my job)…while simultaneously charming the pants off of your people. Yep, I’m just that talented.

My most recent feat involves one of my favorite illicit toys: used socks.

The Nest Editors Posted by Colleen Canney on Friday November 06, 2009 01:01 PM
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