Polygamy, Bigamy, and Marraige Records

The big difference between polygamy and bigamy are the marraige records.  Bigamy is actually a criminal offense because two marriages are registered and usually unknown to at least one member of the wedding party/parties.  Oftentimes, bigamy is the result of carelessness during a divorce proceeding.  Very rarely are cases of bigamy committed by a woman.

However, some bigamists actually knowingly stay married to two women at the same time without either party knowing the difference.  I remember reading a story about a man who was married to two women who decorated both their houses in the same wallpaper and carpet to save some money.  How thoughtful!

If you are a polygamist, all parties enter into a consensual Plural Marriage.  It is usually of little concern to have the marraige records stating each marriage since the government view of marriage would also entail accepting the government view of divorce.  In a polygamist relationship, there is no need for divorce records because it simply isn’t recognized.  If you want to remarry, you simply remarry.

Maybe I’ve gotten a little off track here or maybe I’ve just watched too many episodes of “Big Love” on HBO (a series about a fundamentalist Mormon sect in Salt Lake City).  My point is not to become an advocate for polygamy.  Rather, I am presenting the difference between polygamy and bigamy.  Why?  Because you can never be too careful today.

There’s a reason that there are so many national databases for marriage records online.  There is also a reason that so many people are trying to do a little private investigation work of their own.  Fraud is one of the most common crimes committed today.

Just go online and look at the statistics.  Fraud, identity theft, and credit card theft go hand in hand.  Did you know that over 20 million people go to at least one online dating site a month?  Did you also know that it is increasingly popular for married men to try out these sites for a tryst?  Furthermore, did you know that most married men never tell their status?

It is increasingly common for everyday people to perform background checks on their neighbors, boyfriends, girlfriends, and people they work with.  In many cases, it could mean saving your life or at least heartache.  Before you get head over heels in love, it is always a good idea to do some background research first.  Be sure to check all marraige records, divorce records, criminal records, and court records before you invest your safety and time in a relationship.

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bad relationships?

what advice would you give someone who’s in a bad relationship with a child??? (bad on both sides..)

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How are the two Tiger Woods incidents connected? How did the media become aware of his infidelity?

I heard about the car crash a long time ago, but I’m unsure how it’s related to the Woods scandal. Was he driving to the woman’s home at the time of the crash?… sorry I don’t have any cable at my house so I’ve been missing all of the news stories on it.
I know I can look it up online, however I thought it’d be much more convenient if someone could tell me how the crash & his infidelity are all connected in his or her own words. thanks!

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Can you help me with dating advice?

I just got out of a long-term relationship and have been single for a few months. I have started dating a girl at my work. I am in my 20′s and wanted any advice on things to do in the beginning of a relationship or dating tips. This girl is a party girl, but I do not want to go out and drink all of the time. Thanks for the help.

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Bad Relationships Part 1

Dane Cooks ‘a vicious cycle’

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Infidelity: What every couple should know (Part 1)

Dr. Harley provides helpful information about infidelity and how to recover. marriagebuilders.com

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Letting Go of a Bad Relationship in a Month? is it Even Possible?

Letting go is hard to do, but letting go of a bad relationship logically should be easy. The fact that the relationship could be characterized as “bad” hints that something was not right with the relationship. It’s good to let go of things that are bad for you or that causes you more tears than pleasure, yet for many people letting go of a bad relationship can be excruciatingly painful. Just because the relationship was bad for whatever number of reasons does not meant that deep emotions are not attached.

The first step in letting go of a bad relationship is to come to terms with why the relationship was bad for you, and to admit that you are better off on your own. It is easy to keep the blinders on and tell yourself that it wasn’t that bad. If you have gotten out of the relationship then it’s time to start letting go of a bad relationship by admitting it was in fact bad for you.

Sit down with a pen and paper sometime when you can be alone with your thoughts. Just start listing randomly all the things you hated about that relationship or about your ex. If there was any physical or mental abuse then that goes number one, top of the list. Violence and emotional torture put your health and your entire life in danger and should never be tolerated. Letting go of a bad relationship that included any sort of violence needs to be done immediately so you do not convince yourself to go back into the relationship.

The list could get quite lengthy for some relationships, but let it all flow out. Then read it over a few times and let those bad moments sink into your brain. You can keep this list for future moments of weakness when you think you want to go back to that bad relationship and undo all of your hard work letting go of a bad relationship. These moments of weakness may come often in the beginning, especially if your ex is begging you to come back and promising everything will be different the next time around.

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