Stronger Marriages

Michael Mattes
Dolph Lundgren, the iconic star of “Rocky IV,” has discovered a simple yet powerful secret to a lasting and happy marriage: daily hugs. The 67-year-old actor, who married Norwegian personal trainer Emma Krokdal in 2023, swears by his new marital vow of giving his wife ten hugs a day. “It sounds simple and a little…

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and it brings high expectations for retailers and churches alike. Retailers are expecting an estimated $34.1 billion in sales this weekend, according to the National Retail Federation (NFR). This is up from last year’s $33.5 billion. Retailers anticipate most of that spending to be on flowers, with 74 percent planning…

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Jay Leno has always brought laughter to millions, but today, it’s his quiet faithfulness at home that’s inspiring hearts across the country. The 74-year-old comedian and former Tonight Show host has been married to his wife, Mavis, since 1980. Now, after 45 years of marriage, he’s walking through the most challenging chapter yet: caring for…

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James Brolin is opening up about the secret that has helped his marriage to Barbra Streisand thrive for nearly three decades—and it’s a little unexpected. During a recent appearance on the Today show, the 84-year-old Ransom Canyon and Westworld star credited one unusual investment for keeping their bond strong. “The best investment we’ve ever made…

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Actor Josh Duhamel is spilling details about his “doomsday” cabin, which he uses to escape the busyness of Hollywood life. Duhamel shared that the cabin is up a dirt road in the woods and that “It’s an exhale whenever we get here.” Duhamel makes his home deep in the Minnesota woods “40 minutes from civilization”…

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Gwen Stefani recently appeared on “The Drew Barrymore” show where she spoke about her marriage to Blake Shelton. The former “The Voice” host shared her preference for laid back dates and described a cozy date night in with her husband. “I have the dogs right here; we have two couches … Blake’s on that couch…

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Alexa PenaVega of Spy Kids fame posted a touching tribute one year from the day her daughter was stillborn. “This was the most painful moment I have ever experienced,” wrote PenaVega alongside a devastating image of her holding her stillborn daughter. “I remember it feeling so hard to breathe. Such a deep aching pain… How…

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In an industry obsessed with celebrity culture, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick took a radically different approach to parenting: they chose to protect their children from the limelight rather than thrust them into it. The couple, married since 1988, has spent decades in the entertainment world—yet they made it a point to shield their kids,…

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A 19-year-old “trad wife” influencer is speaking out about what femininity means to her. Savanna Stone shares videos on Tik Tok of her traditional wife role and encourages other women to embrace traditional gender roles. In one viral video, she discusses dressing nicely for her husband and making him meals without nagging. Speaking with Fox…

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Country music star and “Yellowstone” actress Lainey Wilson is officially engaged, and the story behind her proposal is as heartwarming as her songs. Wilson recently revealed that her fiancé, former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, popped the question in February during a surprise visit to the George Jones estate. The couple had been planning to…

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