Is Tecnology Ruining YOUR Marriage?


	Is Tecnology Ruining YOUR Marriage?

book-mole

8-5-2007 12:06 PM

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blackberry, crack berry, marriage, technology

book-mole says:

Husband decided there was no way he was getting a Blackberry. And, having read this, I am glad. I would much rather he played with his Tom-Tom!

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