Last year, many readers clicked on my list of top posts from 2009. So here, a week early, are the Top 10 (so far) for this year. As always, the posts that have been up longer have had more chances to be read.

1. Wedding porn doesn't turn us on: Age at 1st marriage has never been higher

2. Are you single at heart?

3. Should you marry that rude, stinky, creepy person since you're not perfect either?

4. Get married, get wealthy?

5. Getting married and getting sex (or not)

6. Is good marriage good for your health?

7. Single, no children: Who's your family?

8. David Brooks + Sandra Bullock = Matrimania

9. Couples just don't know how to be married?

10. Can you name the 1,138 federal hat tips to marriage? Guest post by Onely

On another topic, do you think that the set of "relationship status" options on Facebook is a tad limiting? With thanks to our friends at Onely for the heads-up, there is now a petition you can sign letting Facebook know that "relationship" is a very big word, which covers far more than romantic partners.

Thanks to everyone who has been sending me e-mails and tips about relevant stories. I'm way behind but I'm hoping to blog about at least some of them eventually. You should always feel free to send me a follow-up if I don't get back to you promptly.

To everyone who is celebrating, happy holidays! I do like Christmas, but I'm half tempted to head to a Chinese restaurant in hopes of meeting Elena Kagan.