MARRIAGE

For four decades, he mined laughs from his Minnesota upbringing and his girth. He won an Emmy Award in 2016 as the unlikely matriarch on the quirky, earnest TV comedy “Baskets."

The marriage of Nefie Eminkova, 21, and her fiancé Schaban Kiselov, 24, is an extravaganza of bright colours, flowers, feasting and dancing. But the bride, who comes from Bulgaria's Pomak minority, can see none of it. Her eyes must remain tightly closed until a Muslim priest blesses the couple. The newly-weds are following an age-old traditional winter wedding rite that their tiny community, nestled in the southern Rhodope mountains, was forced to abandon during communist era but has been revived since the fall of the regime in 1989. The ritual spans across two whole days, starting with a lavish display of the bride's dowry. It comprises "everything you can think of" that a new family might need, Nefie explains.

The vote comes two weeks before Chileans vote in the country’s most polarized presidential election in decades.

Her “stubborn” boyfriend thinks they should date 2-3 years and then wait another 2-3 years before they have kids. She’s 33 and concerned that’s waiting too long.

The city of Detroit just got a new first lady.

Neighbor stops invitations because reader’s son chooses not to be vaccinated.

Memory Machaya's death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.

Marriage is a traditional form of commitment, but it's common for people to explore different types of relationships, like consensual non-monogamy.

Marriage is a traditional form of commitment, but it's common for people to explore different types of relationships, like consensual non-monogamy.

The couple intends to marry in a small ceremony in the fall.

Couples who are planning to get married should have “the talk” about their finances and establish a joint financial plan ahead of time.

Spouse hid relapse but wants to come clean about recent drinking.

Two couples share their interesting tales of how their love began

Is your significant other making money mistakes that are affecting you? If your significant other is making a money mistake that’s affecting you, then you’ll want to take a look at these tips. “Couples fight over money more than other things like chores, what’s for dinner and togetherness,” said money savings expert Andrea Woroch. Money can be a big source of strife with your significant other, especially if you don’t do this:“The first common mistake I see a lot of couples make when it comes to money is postponing the ‘money talk,’” said Woroch. And set aside free money in your budget so each of you have a spending account.

To celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing love stories from local couples. This is all part of our new Detroit Love Stories Newsletter, which will feature stories like this one, along with dating advice, guest blogs and more. Floating the right boatNatalie B. writes: My husband and I met in 2015 while in Chicago. She is still the love of my life and we’re still on our honeymoon after all these years. Sign up for the Detroit Love Stories Newsletter below:

It’s coming up -- and to celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing love stories from local couples. AdI didn’t know at that time he was thinking the same thing. I didn’t know what I was thinking. He wasn’t mad but he said me “If you don’t want to go I totally understand.” “No I want to go I really really do. I really didn’t think much about it.

“Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Love never fails.”-- 1 Corinthians 13You’ve probably heard this Bible verse many times at weddings or perhaps an engagement or anniversary party -- anywhere love is being celebrated. Likely the best way to understand love is to live it and listen to each other’s love stories. We’d like to hear your love stories to help us all get a better picture of what love is and what it means.

TROY, Mich. – Valentine’s Day is approaching, but for any Michiganders who aren’t feeling the love, there may be hope yet: A free divorce is up for grabs. Goldman & Associates, a law firm based out of Troy, is giving away a free divorce to a Michigan-based couple in hopes of helping someone who may not otherwise be able to afford the legal fees. One winner will be chosen at random to have their divorce case handled by the firm free of charge. 🚨 Michigan Divorce Giveaway! To enter, individuals must send their name, phone number, email address and a brief explanation of why they should win a free divorce.

Tomorrow is National Spouses Day. In celebration we gathered a group of Live In The D friends to talk about the joys, and challenges of life with their spouse. Jason Carr sat down with Mary Liz Curtin, owner of Leon Lulu and Three Cats Restaurant in Clawson, Vanessa Cohen, co-owner of the Cohen Brand, and Movie Reviewer Greg Russell. Between all three of them, they have more than 50 years of life experience being married to their spouse. The group talked about everything from whether opposites attract, to strategies to reconciling marital disagreements, to what it takes to have a long successful relationship with your spouse.

DETROIT – Sam and Faith Strong will celebrate 70 years of marriage next month and while COVID-19 prevented them from holding a party, they still found ways to celebrate. Faith was 17 when they married in 1940 and Sam was 24. They said they’ve had their ups and downs, but they’re still partners. You can watch Paula Tutman’s full story in the video above. To help the Strongs celebrate, you can send cards toSam and Faith:70 Years StrongC/o Denise Harris5119 Highland Road PMB 207Waterford , MI 48327

The program looks at how the tradition of marriage has evolved throughout the ages.

Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Kim Strassel of The Wall Street Journal and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson talk about the same-sex marriage Supreme Court case and its impact on the 2016 presidential race

Evan Wolfson of Freedom to Marry says the Supreme Court is poised to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide, extending marriage equality to millions of gay and lesbian couples .