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News Articles: marriage

Fiona ten Have and Patrick Phiri pose for a wedding portrait in front of the same hedge where NPR photographed them during his first visit to the Netherlands (see photo, below).

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Whatever happened to ... the pandemic-delayed wedding dreams of Patrick and Fiona?

They finally came true! He's Malawian. She's Dutch. They fell in love and hoped to wed but the pandemic got in the way. Here's the story of the happy day — and the latest challenge in their lives.

August 28, 2022
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By:
  • Nick Schonfeld
Malala Yousafzai is the subject of the cover story in the new issue of <em>British Vogue</em>. A comment she made about marriage has prompted social media outrage in Pakistan.

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  • Global Health

Malala Yousafzai's Interview In 'British Vogue' Sparks Anger In Her Native Pakistan

The Nobel Peace Prize winner posed for a cover portrait and spoke openly in an interview. One of her remarks about marriage has prompted vitriolic responses on social media in her homeland.

June 04, 2021
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid
Family and friends helped Chase and Ellen Brown pull together their wedding in less than 24 hours, securing a ring, a church, flowers, a cake, music and even personalized napkins for their new, expedited ceremony.

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An Intimate Wedding At A Social Distance

Chase and Ellen Brown were set to get married Saturday, March 28 in Savannah. But then, the rapid spread of the coronavirus across Georgia and the...

July 21, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Anitha, Subbu, and their one-year-old daughter, Aadya.

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One Georgia Couple Says That Marriage Is About Love, Even When It's Arranged

For one couple living in Alpharetta, Valentine's Day roughly coincides with their wedding anniversary — and a marriage arranged by their parents. Some...

February 14, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Marcy Breffle, education manager of the Historic Oakland Cemetery, joined "On Second Thought" to unearth some of the most exciting love stories buried there.

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Oakland Cemetery Digs Up Love Stories To Share For Valentine's Day Weekend Walking Tours

One place where love is truly eternal: a cemetery. And this Valentine’s Day weekend, the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is hosting walking tours for people...

February 14, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Jesse Nighswonger ,
  • and 1 more
Joseph "Rev Run" and Justine Simmons will bring their hard-earned relationship advice with them to an event at SCADshow in Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 3rd.

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Joseph 'Rev Run' And Justine Simmons Bring Perspective On 'Old School Love' To Atlanta's SCADshow

Marriage can be tricky. That’s why Joseph “Rev Run” and Justine Simmons wrote a book about their successful union. The story begins in New York, where...

January 31, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Jake Troyer ,
  • and 1 more
Randy Kessler, founder of Kessler & Solomiany, LLC and professor at Emory Law School, says that getting a prenup doesn't have to spell divorce, but it can protect you in the event of one.

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Prenup, Postnup, Petnup: What It Can Mean For Your Marriage (And Your Pets)

When two people decide to get married, they're probably not thinking about the possibility of divorce. But that's exactly what comes into discussion...

December 18, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock

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OST Full Show: Prenups, Author Tim Westover, Musician Glenn Jones, 'Christmas in the Trenches'

While the holiday season may be a popular time for couples to impulsively “pop the question,” those couples generally do not think about the possibility...

December 17, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more

Georgia Bill To Raise Minimum Age for Marriage Heads To Governor's Desk

Georgia lawmakers have agreed to raise the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 17 years old.

April 02, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
On Second Thought producer Summer Evans and husband Seth recently celebrated their first anniversary. They spoke with a University of Georgia psychologist who studies personality changes in relationship.

How Does Marriage Change Relationships? One University Of Georgia Study Has The Answer

Some people say that the longer you're married, the more you and your spouse resemble one another physically. But how about personalities? A team of...

May 02, 2018
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By:
  • Summer Evans

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