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Think you're common law married just because you live together? In Texas, it’s not that simple. Here's what the law actually says.

Looking to get married in Texas without the traditional ceremony? This might be the perfect solution, offering a simple way to make it official.

Texas' divorce rate is among the lowest in the country, but these are some key stats to keep in mind.

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In Texas, you don't need a marriage license to be legally married. There are three ways a couple can become legally married in Texas. Unfortunately, you don't need a marriage license to get divorced, either.

Texas Marine Marries Bride at Whataburger Before Leaving for Three Years

People cry at weddings. It happens, much like guests decide to play wedding photographer with their cell phones. But you rarely see the groom do it.

This story is being circulated all over social media. "Hindsight is 20/20," the old saying goes. Well, if you read this man's words, it seems to me that his backward vision concerning the breakdown of his 16-year marriage is crystal-clear. I know a lot of what he says here got me thinking about my marriage, and whether or not I could be making some of the same mistakes he did.

Earl recounts a story he read recently about a new groom who drove off and accidentally left his bride five hours behind him at a gas station, only to return to her, and find her cheerfully awaiting their reunion. Mr. Pitts doesn't buy all of the happiness, because if he left Pearl behind like that, there would most certainly be consequences! If you missed it, listen here!

We've all seen them...the guy who asks his girl to marry him on the Jumbotron® at a major sporting event. Or the YouTube videos where a dude hides the engagement ring in his gal's glass of wine, and hopes to Heaven she doesn't just swallow it down with her next swig. Well, Earl has a problem with these public displays, and he's not afraid to say what's on his mind!

This has to be one of the best speeches ever given by a bride's father to the man who is about to marry his daughter! This Dad weaves a story of the life of his daughter into just a couple of minutes, as the groom-to-be listens. It is truly heartwarming, inspirational, and--at times--hilarious!