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1. How do I get a marriage license?
2. Where can I get married if I am under 18 years old?
3. I want to buy my spouse an anniversary present but I can't remember what the traditional gifts are. Can you help?
4. What do I do now? My spouse has cheated on me!
5. We've lived together for a long time. Do we have a common law marriage?
6. How do I know if my marriage is over?
7. My partner isn't interested in sex any longer. What can I do?
8. I want to create a very special memory when I propose. Any suggestions?
9. Do I have to change my name when I get married?
10. How long has the institution of marriage been around?
11. How do I contact the Guide of a site?
12. How do I unsubscribe from newsletters?
13. How do I update my e-mail address on newsletters?
14. How do I submit my website to About.com search?
15. How can I get permission to reprint information/graphics from About.com?
16. How do I change my Member name?
17. I have questions about being a Guide. Where can I find answers?

Answers:

Q. How do I get a marriage license?

A. Each state in the United States, and each country has their own regulations pertaining to marriage licenses. Specific state/country information is available at http://marriage.about.com/library/bllic.htm

Q. Where can I get married if I am under 18 years old?

A. Most states and countries require that a couple be 18 in order to marry without parental permission. There are exceptions to these laws. More Info

Q. I want to buy my spouse an anniversary present but I can't remember what the traditional gifts are. Can you help?

A. Yes! Here is a listing of both traditional and modern anniversary gifts. Anniversary Gifts

Q. What do I do now? My spouse has cheated on me!

A. Bottom line: give yourself time to heal, don't make any major decisions right away, and take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. More Coping Tips

Q. We've lived together for a long time. Do we have a common law marriage?

A. Not necessarily. The laws concerning common law marriages vary from state to state and country to country. More Info

Q. How do I know if my marriage is over?

A. Only you will know when you've reached the point of no return. Here's some help in dealing with this difficult decision.

Q. My partner isn't interested in sex any longer. What can I do?

A. Low libido can destroy a marriage. These resources offer information about the consequences, causes, and solutions of lack of sexual interest.

Q. I want to create a very special memory when I propose. Any suggestions?

A. We think the best proposals are the ones that tug at your heart strings a bit. Here are some suggestions and other resources.

Q. Do I have to change my name when I get married?

A. Nope. There are lots of options available to couples today.

Q. How long has the institution of marriage been around?

A. Marriage has been around since ancient times. More Info

Q. How do I contact the Guide of a site?

A. To contact any Guide on our site, click on the Guide's name located on the top left corner of the particular site. You will then be brought to a page containing their e-mail address or other information that you can use for contact purposes.

Q. How do I unsubscribe from newsletters?

A. To unsubscribe from any newsletter, a link is provided at the bottom of the newsletter itself, including instructions on how to be removed. You can also remove yourself from newsletters by visiting: http://talk.about.com

Q. How do I update my e-mail address on newsletters?

A. To update your e-mail address on any About newsletter, you will need to unsubscribe the old address first, then resubscribe with the new address you wish to use. This can be done by following the instructions at the bottom of the last copy of the newsletter you received or directly from the GuideSite by clicking on Newsletter. You can also remove yourself from newsletters by visiting: http://talk.about.com

Q. How do I submit my website to About.com search?

A. If you are interested in placing a link on our site, please e-mail the Guide directly. The Guide will then consider your link for inclusion. Please note that requesting a link does not guarantee a listing on any About site. For a complete listing of About Guide Sites, please visit: http://a-zlist.about.com.

Q. How can I get permission to reprint information/graphics from About.com?

A. In order to get permission, you will need to submit a reprint request form. Please allow 3-4 business days for your information to be reviewed. Someone will then contact you with further details.

Q. How do I change my Member name?

A. Once you have created a member account on the About network, the Member name assigned cannot be changed. In order to use a different Member name, you will need to register again at the Member Center.

Q. I have questions about being a Guide. Where can I find answers?

A.We have a separate FAQ for Guide-hiring-related questions, including information about the status of a submitted application and how to suggest a new topic. You can find the FAQ here.