According to the American Psychological Association, being raised by happily married parents shelters children from mental, physical, educational and social problems. What does this mean for the children of the approximately 50 percent of married couples who end up getting divorced?

It is often wrongly assumed that if you wake up the day after you get married and realize that you’ve made a terrible mistake, you can get an annulment. In reality, annulments have nothing to do with either the duration of your marriage or changes of heart.

Divorce is one of life's most stressful events. Not only does it take a toll on your emotions and mental health, it also wreaks havoc on your finances and your relationship with your family members, and often results in the loss of belongings or property.

Modern firearms come in two primary forms: smooth bore and rifled bore. A smooth-bore weapon has a barrel that is completely smooth on the inside, while a rifled-bore weapon has grooves that help guide a bullet down the length of the barrel.

Atlanta rose like a Phoenix from the ashes after being burned to the ground in the Civil War to become the capital of the New South in the 20th century. In the 21st century, it's a dynamic hub of world commerce and fully cosmopolitan but with the best of its Old South charm intact.

Chicago locals work hard and play hard. Weekends don’t end until Sunday night is over. Although many big Chicago attractions like museums are closed on Sunday nights, the city still offers plenty of options for those looking for activity on a Sunday in the Windy City.

Families are a source of emotional support, love, security and protection, reports Healthy Children. Healthy family relationships result in happy and secure children and give parents the ultimate reward of being important in the life of a child.

Setting achievable goals with your partner & reviewing them constantly can help enrich each other’s lives and support the bond between you.

When you really care about someone it can be important to make your first night together something special. The days and hours leading up to that monumental, "first time" can be the source of a great deal of excitement but it can also be the source of a bit of anxiety for some people too.

There are several different types of conflict, including interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts, but with any type of conflict there is opportunity for growth and development, if handled correctly. Every one deals with conflict on a regular basis.

When you sense a woman is retreating from you, creating more distance from you, that could be her way of sending you a message. It could be a message about her fears or her desires, or it could be a way of saying she’s frustrated or finished with the relationship.

People who have the ability to communicate, verbally and non-verbally, have the best chance at obtaining successful relationships in their personal and professional lives, according to a HelpGuide.org article, "Non-Verbal Communication."