| No Images? Click here   Bella has been married to her husband Marcus for almost five years. He works as a lease operator in an oil field and she is a stripper outside of Austin, Texas. The pair actually met at the topless club where Bella works nine years ago. We talked to the couple about their marriage, jealousy and misconceptions about Bella’s line of work. You’ll definitely want to read this.And on the subject of marriage, this week we also got some advice from the people who see husbands and wives at their worst: divorce lawyers. It may seem counterintuitive, but family lawyers attorneys are uniquely qualified to give advice on what couples can do to avoid divorce court.Xo, Ashley Rockman In case you missed it
 Ask an expertA reader writes, “I have two dogs and my boyfriend has two dogs. We're planning on moving in together and are headed for marriage, but we are panicking over the pooches. Can we really live under the same roof with four dogs? And how should we introduce them to each other? FWIW, we are both animal lovers and have agreed that nobody gets re-homed or taken to the shelter, but we really need help!”Marriage and family therapist Niki Novak, the director of training and development at DC Counseling and Psychotherapy Center, is here to answer this week's question. Here is what she had to say:“Taking the time to have conversations about your thought process and expectations is a great place to start.With four dogs, it does seem necessary to introduce the pets before move-in day. Allowing your dogs to spend time together will help the two of you learn what each dog needs. Many pet owners have very different lifestyles so it’s important to talk about the routines that are important to each of you and your pets. For example: What does a ‘typical day’ look like for you and your dogs? Are you and your dogs more active? Do you enjoy long walks and outings at the park? Or do you only take brief walks and prefer spending your time relaxing inside together?It’s also crucial to learn the unique characteristics of each other’s pets and their personalities. Your veterinarian or an animal behaviorist can offer concrete advice about steps to take to make sure each animal adjusts well to the transition.This really is no different than adopting another dog or fostering a pet; it’s important to make sure you can provide a safe and happy home for all the dogs (and people!).The key here is being able to identify what each of your expectations are (so there are fewer surprises) and to think about the things you both can control to set you up for success. Ask each other: What type of housing do we need to accommodate our furry family? Do we need extra space? Do we need a fenced in yard? Where will the pets sleep? How will we handle travel arrangements for the pets? How will we handle pet-related expenses? Do all of our pets use the same preventative medications like tick and flea and heartworm?For more questions, check out Monica Leahy’s book, 1001 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married. Chapter 12 is all about pets and full of valuable conversation starters to help you and your partner explore topics you might not have thought about addressing as you continue to integrate your lives.”
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