Living with another person is a huge transition—going from only needing to cater to your own aesthetic, your own cleaning patterns, your own preferences to combining two people’s homes into one can be a massive undertaking! But if you begin with these things in mind, you might just make that transition a little bit smoother. … read more
Is there anything better than a romantic weekend getaway? The wine will be flowing, and the excitement of exploring a new city (or the excitement of doing absolutely nothing at all in a remote location) will be in the air.
As a couple, it’s important to be able to get away from it all: work, family obligations, meetings, housework, and sometimes—yes—the kids, if you happen to have any. … read more
How do you know if your spark is fading? You come home, talk about your day, and go to bed, but is that really such a bad thing? Routines are normal! When you first meet someone, your whole life is interrupted, so you begin to mold it to include them in it. After a while, you start to get the hang of having them in your life and things calm down again. But how do you know if you’re just comfortable or if that spark is slowly dying out? … read more
Whether you got married last month or last year, every couple needs a chance to recharge during a romantic getaway. Even if you can’t afford to jet set to Europe or have an island vacation for a week, there are still plenty of great spots close to home that are perfect for a quick vacay. … read more
No matter how long you have been married, date night is an important part of life that many couples skip. It’s easy to go through life day-by-day with your spouse, knowing full well that you love one another and enjoy being together, but date night offers some great opportunities. … read more
You’re not the only one marrying your significant other. Nope, your entire family is marrying them, including your pets. With everything going, however, you might not realize that it may present a bigger challenge than expected. … read more
“Adventurous” and “exciting” aren’t words many people use to describe their marriage after a while. Maybe at the beginning of a relationship, but over time most couples settle into their everyday lives get lost in the land of monotony—the land where life seems to get away from them. … read more
The first year of marriage is hard; getting all your finances on the same track under your married name and trying to figure out how to live with someone 24/7? Even if you’ve spent almost every waking hour of your relationship together, marriage is just another level of stress. Now throw in a potential move! … read more
Choosing whether or not to take a new last name when you get hitched is deeply personal. While some view their decision to take their partner’s last name as tradition, others see it as antiquated. Whatever camp you’re in, your name is your identity and has either been a source of pride or sometimes even a source of pain or embarrassment. … read more
One day each year is reserved to celebrate one of the biggest days of your life. Your wedding anniversary is filled with memories, emotions and excitement. One thing you might not be excited about is the stress of buying a gift. … read more
