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9 Theories On Why Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver Split

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comMay 10, 2011 //

Perhaps the statute of limitations on opposites attracting runs out after 25 years? Today, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver announced that they are splitting up after 25 years of marriage. “This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us,” a joint statement read. “After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart, while we work on the future of our relationship.”

So what happened? We’re not exactly sure. But seems like a perfect time to speculate, no? After the jump, nine theories on what went wrong. Keep reading »

“A Woman’s Nation” Addresses Our Role In Society And The Workplace

Catherine StrawnOctober 15, 2009 //

Starting Sunday on “Meet the Press,” Maria Shriver will serve as guest editor for the week-long airing of the special “A Woman’s Nation.” Women now make up nearly half of the U.S. work force, and the roles men and women have have changed as we all try to balance family and work. Shriver, with the Center for American Progress, conducted research on women and the economy, and their report will be released Oct. 16, and policy recommendations for “ways society can better support the new American worker and the new American family” will be addressed on the NBC special. Keep reading »

The Frisky TV: Could You Date Someone With Different Political Views?

Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 13, 2008 //

There’s an interesting story in the New York Times today about a happy household with widely different political views — their front yard sports signs for both John McCain and Barack Obama. You may have heard of them — California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (a Republican) and his wife, Kennedy family member, Maria Shriver (a Democrat). “I think there are great benefits to having kids grow up understanding that we do not live in a one-party system,” Shriver said. “That there are two ways at looking at an issue. To be patient, and to compromise, those are good lessons not just in politics but for life. I grew up believing there was only one way to think. There isn’t.” A couple weeks ago, we decided to ask people on the street just how capable they would be of being with someone with different political views — their answers may surprise you. [NY Times] Keep reading »

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