Divorced Couple Forced to Split Their House in Half and Live Under the Same Roof

dinsdag 17 september 2013

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by Mary Fischer 2 hours ago

Can you imagine living in the same house as your ex-spouse after your divorce was final? Well, that's exactly what's happening to one couple in Spain. A judge has decided that their home should be split into two separate spaces -- because he believes it's what's best for the well being of the couple's children, and it will benefit them financially.

Their pad is a 2,700-square-foot apartment, and supposedly it's going to be split in half so the wife can live upstairs while the husband resides downstairs.

And while it's not exactly the worst arrangement in the world given the fact that they will at least have their own spaces -- it definitely does lend itself to more conflict if they have trouble treating each other civilly.

And what if the two units in the home don't have separate entrances? Yeah, that could get a little bit awkward, especially when one of them moves on and brings home a date for a night cap, if you catch my drift.

Huh. I may be going out on a bit of a limb here -- but maybe if these two had been ordered to live in different areas of the house a while ago, they wouldn't be going through a divorce right now. Come on ... think about it for a second. What if you had part of your house that was strictly designated as yours where your husband was not permitted to enter? You know, like your own private bathroom that smells like lavender and doesn't have towels thrown on the floor.

Or what if you had your very own bedroom complete with a big, fluffy bed where the sheets are perfectly tucked in and you don't have to fight anyone for the covers at night? (I could get behind that. Just throwing it out there.)

And I'm sure most husbands wouldn't complain about having a man cave to retreat to when they need a little time on their own. Maybe if the dude in Spain had one, it would've been just enough to do the trick and get their relationship back on track again.

Maybe I'm crazy, but I'm thinking a lot of fights could be avoided if couples had a little bit more breathing room.

Wishful thinking, I'm sure -- but wouldn't it be funny if living apart is exactly what these two need to find their way back together? Stranger things have happened.

Could you share your home with your ex?

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Click "Like" if you're a single mom — and proud! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Fischer

is the writer behind The Mommyologist, and the mom of a future famous comedian. Her current loves include Pinot Grigio on ice and Harry Styles -- in that order.

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Harry Styles and New Girlfriend Cara Delevingne Are One Creepy Looking Couple (PHOTO)

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by Rebecca Stokes 1 hour ago

There's been major scuttlebutt happening about Harry Styles's love life going on in my house. Also, presumably, in less creepier portions of the world. The word is out that he's over Taylor Swift (and rightly so, he needs a woman of experience *cough* call me *cough*). He's got a new lady all up in his business!

The little miss in question is model (of course) Cara Delevingne. In addition to being professionally "really, really good-looking," Cara is a trouble-making party-girl. Just like Harry! Except minus the whole being-a-dude part.

While Harry hasn't made any public statement about their status as a couple, he has taken a couple of photos posing with her. This could indicate that they are inching toward going public. That said, the dude is wearing a mask. That hardly screams "READY TO COMMIT." I kind of hope they aren't dating. Because this one photo of Cara has me wondering if anyone has noticed one big, weird thing ...

That Cara and Harry could basically be twins. I'm not kidding! Look at her face! The eyes! The goofy-pretty mug! The brows! The all-of-it! I am not going to venture so far as to say that Cara and Harry might actually be the same person but ... stranger things have happened.

If nothing else it's a testimony to Harry's ego. I mean, nothing says "full of yourself" like dating your own reflection only with better hair. I know RuPaul's always saying that you've got to love yourself before you can love somebody else, but this is just weird.

Do you think Cara and Harry look alike?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rebecca Stokes

Rebecca is a writer who lives in Brooklyn with her cats. She is probably even at this moment spilling food on herself.

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Couple Divorces and Splits Up Their Twin Babies in Real Life 'Parent Trap'

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by Mary Fischer 16 hours ago

When I first heard that dads David Tutera and Ryan Jurica are raising their twin babies separately after their divorce, I couldn't help but get a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.

Celebrity event planner David and his ex Ryan welcomed the twins via a surrogate -- but they decided to end their relationship very soon after the embryo transfer was complete. David admits that they never even talked about keeping the babies together. Instead, David has custody of his biological daughter, Cielo, and is raising her in California, while Ryan is bringing up her brother who is his biological child, Cedric, all the way across the country in Connecticut.

And even though David says he and his ex want to make sure their babies have a relationship -- it's hard to understand why on earth they would choose to separate a brother and sister who deserve to grow up together, especially considering they shared a womb for nine months. How could they bring themselves to pull them apart like that?

I know they live on opposite coasts and all, but couldn't they have worked out some sort of custody arrangement where they each had the babies for six months out of the year or something like that? Sure, it would be tough for them to go back and forth between parents -- but isn't it worse that they will never really know each other, or at least they won't have the opportunity of experiencing a real sibling relationship?

This is basically like a real life version of The Parent Trap, and if you ask me, these men are being incredibly selfish and immature. When you become a parent, you have to realize that your priorities change overnight -- and it's not all about you anymore. The happiness and well being of your children HAVE to come first, even if the resulting situation is less than ideal for you.

This arrangement would be horrible enough if these children were a regular brother and sister, but the fact that they're twins makes it even harder to accept. Twins share such a deep, special bond. David and Ryan are nuts if they think the babies won't sense that there is something missing in their lives as they get older. And their little plan could really wind up hurting them more than their divorce ever did, because there is a very good chance the twins will resent them when they grow up. I mean, their own fathers deliberately tore them apart and took away their opportunity to share their lives, which could be a pretty hard thing to forgive down the line.

Hopefully once the dust settles a bit more on their split, they'll come to their senses and work out a way to ensure that these children truly get to know each other as brother and sister -- because that's the only way it should be. And if they don't? Then they should probably prepare themselves for the therapy bills they're going to have to pay for when their kids start having issues later in life.

Are you outraged over what these dads have done?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Fischer

is the writer behind The Mommyologist, and the mom of a future famous comedian. Her current loves include Pinot Grigio on ice and Harry Styles -- in that order.

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Which 'Real Housewives' Couple Has What It Takes to Go the Distance? (PHOTOS)

vrijdag 30 augustus 2013

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by Rebecca Stokes 4 hours ago

The best thing about any iteration of The Real Housewives franchise is the drama that's constantly erupting between the ladies themselves. The second best thing is learning that if you have the dollars and look hard enough, you can find a seemingly never-ending array of body-con dresses to suit any and all occasions should you feel so moved.

The third best thing? It's a toss-up between the hair and the exploits of Lisa Vanderpump's original doggy-OG, Giggy.* I kid, I kid -- it's the romantic roller coaster rides of the shows' couples. They have been there and back again -- and we've been more than happy to go along with them!

We've seen good dates and bad dates and marriages we never thought would last and marriages that should have never started. Then again, we've been lucky enough to see true love as it blooms between couples who are sure to grow old together. Join us as we trot out five of our favorite Real Housewives couples. We'll dish on who we think will last, who is headed for disaster, and who is already there.

*Seriously though, I would be totally willing to watch just Giggy for a solid hour. Or 10.

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Names: Teresa and Joe Guidice

Years active: 12

Likelihood of staying together: 68%

Team motto: All That Glitters Will Eventually Get You Thrown in Jail

Career highlight: The formerly small-chested Teresa desired larger jugs and opted for surgical enhancement. Though many crass jokes were made, it's clear Joe was into her body either way and simply wanted her to be happy.

Career low: Where to begin? Joe's cheating allegations? Teresa's unhinged relationship with her brother and sister-in-law? The fact that they both might be going to jail? It's all awful, but there was something beyond cringe-inducing about Joe's OBVIOUS phone call to another woman while the family went on a group road-trip.

Click the "Like" button below if you're a fan of Real Housewives. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rebecca Stokes

Rebecca is a writer who lives in Brooklyn with her cats. She is probably even at this moment spilling food on herself.

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Alexander Skarsgard and Meryl Streep: Hollywood's Hottest New Couple?!

donderdag 8 augustus 2013

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by Jacqueline Burt 12 hours ago

Okay, okay. We know what you're thinking ... whaaaa?! Like, WHAAAA?! Like, we can't possibly be talking about Alexander Skarsgard Alexander Skarsgard and Meryl Streep Meryl Streep, can we?! As in True Blood and Sophie's Choice?! Well, yes. Yes we can. Now, before you lose it altogether, you should know that we have no proof of a romance between the vampire god and the queen of the Oscars ... but we have very good reason to believe these two might be destined to be together.

Here's the thing: Director Philip Noyce is making a film adaptation of "The Giver" (remember, from middle school? By Lois Lowry?). So far, the movie is starring Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. BUT, also in talks to join the cast are Cameron Monaghan (Shameless) and ... Alexander Skarsgard!!! AND anyone who knows anything about Alexander Skarsgard's love life knows that ASkars always hooks up with his leading ladies!!

Now, Meryl Streep isn't strictly playing Alexander Skarsgard's leading lady -- they're not like, into each other or anything in the movie. But still!! Think about it: Kate Bosworth (his co-star in Straw Dogs). ELLEN PAGE ARGGGGGHHH!! (his pint-sized co-star in The East). Evan Rachel Wood (True Blood.)

You see where we're going with this?? 

Hey, if it really happens? More power to ya, Meryl. Just let us know when you're finished with him ...

Do you think Alexander Skarsgard and Meryl Streep would ever be a couple?

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Click the "Like" button below if you love vampires! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jacqueline Burt

has written for numerous magazines, newspapers, and websites. She is easily bored and often tired, so she requires constant entertainment to keep her awake. Dance, Monkey! Dance! 

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Wrong House Demolished in BIG Mistake That Left Couple Wondering Where Their House Went (VIDEO)

vrijdag 19 juli 2013

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by Julie Ryan Evans 12 hours ago

I've lost my keys more times than I can count, and even my minivan in a big parking lot on an occasion or two. I simply can't imagine, however, how David Underwood and his wife must have felt when they couldn't find their own home -- not even when they were sitting in their driveway.

That's because their three-bedroom home had been mistakenly demolished by the city of Fort Worth. According to Fox4, the city crew was supposed to knock down a condemned home at 9708 Watercress. Instead they knocked down Underwood's house at 9716. Oops!

Underwood told the station:

We came around Silver Creek looking for the lot and my wife said, David… I think the house is gone. We looked up there and sure enough, it's gone!

A neighbor reportedly tried to get in touch with city officials when he saw the mistake happening, but that didn't help. The house was completely leveled, and all that's left is a concrete slab.

The good news is that it could have been much much worse. Fortunately, there wasn't a whole lot inside. It was a home that had belonged to Underwood's grandmother, and he was planning to fix it up and move into it. He and his wife had shown up to mow the lawn when they found it missing. So it's not like all of their worldly possessions were demolished too. Phew.

Underwood himself has a great and inspirational attitude about it. Rather than lashing out in anger demanding apologies and threatening lawsuits, he told the station, "I see so much around here, people that need help and have less that, it’s an accident, let’s do what’s right and move on."

But still ... wow.  

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Can you imagine coming home and seeing that your home has been demolished?!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Julie Ryan Evans

can be found writing from coffee houses wherever she may be. The quality of her days is largely influenced by the seat she nabs and whether a protein plate is available.

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