Intimacy is an essential part of a successful marriage. In fact, psychological studies have shown that intimacy ranks as most important among couples in long-term relationships. Now, we’re not talking about physical intimacy (although that’s important, too). We’re talking about ... read more

One of the most complex and intricate parts of newlywed life is figuring out what sex and sexual intimacy will look like in your married life. Even couples who were sexually active prior to marriage often find this area affected ... read more

I think many people approach sex a little backwards after marriage. In the first year or two or five, sex may be automatic and easy, but after that (or even before), you may find yourself just…never in the mood. Or ... read more

You may not realize it, but you’ve been thinking about your wedding for a very long time. From the first moment you were asked to be a flower girl or ring bearer, you’ve probably put some thought into how you’d ... read more

First comes love, then comes prenup—then comes marriage? While we tend to associate love and marriage with romance, fairy tale endings, and pledging to snuggle up on the couch together forever and ever amen, the hard truth is that a ... read more

Getting settled into married life may not sound as exciting as honeymoon-ing or opening up all your presents from the wedding shower, but we’re here to argue that it’s actually even better. If you’re suffering from a touch of the ... read more

Fairy tales that end in “Happily Ever After” don’t explain what is along the journey of “ever after.” I knew getting married meant for better or for worse, but those fairy tales and pictures of grandparents on their 50th anniversary ... read more

No matter how much time you’ve spent together before the wedding, you and your spouse will always have new things to learn about and from each other. To keep the conversation and learning process open, have a running list of ... read more

Many couples, married or not, get together late enough in their lives that they each have a full household of furniture. When you both have couches, dining sets, and beds, it’s easy to assume that when you combine your households, ... read more

Millennials are always being blamed for something. And when we’re not being blamed, we’re compared to our predecessors, the baby boomers. You may have seen articles blaming millennials for ruining the napkin or cereal industry, but this time the millennials ... read more