When you marry a person who has children, there are a lot of new things that happen all at once: you become a spouse and you become a stepparent on the same day. This is a big deal! Here are ... read more

Getting married is a big, exciting adventure in and of itself, but it becomes even more so when your partner has children—your future stepchildren—and you want to make them feel special as you go through the wedding planning process. Here ... read more

Pre-Cana classes may sound scary, but it’s really not all that bad to learn all you’ll ever want to know (and more!) about your future husband or wife. I went into wedding planning knowing I was marrying a Catholic (I ... read more

First-responders don’t wear capes and they can’t fly—but they’re the real superheroes of our communities. They rush in when everyone’s rushing out and they’re the calming voice you need when you feel like your world is spiraling out of control. ... read more

Photo by Jenna Lynn Photography Auburn, Alabama You might be here because you really need this pep talk, or maybe you’re starting to get to this pivotal point in your relationship. It‘s been a few years since you and your ... read more

Early in a dating relationship, it can be easy to end the whole thing just because someone doesn’t fit your expectations. But if only one or two dating deal breakers exist, there’s a good chance you’re cutting something off that ... read more

Whether you just started dating or have been in a relationship for months, meeting your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s parents for the first time can seem like an extremely daunting task. After all, what happens if they don’t like you? Thoughts ... read more

When you find that special someone you want to marry and spend your life with, it’s hard to imagine that anyone could see them as less than perfect. After all, you love their smile, their eyes—even their strangest quirks and ... read more

A lot of advice about relationships and marriage revolve around the future because, of course, you are committing to a future with your spouse. But in order to have a healthy future with someone, you need to know important details ... read more

Despite what rom-coms may tell us, getting engaged (for most of us) is hardly a complete surprise. At this point, you’ve hopefully had conversations about the next step in your relationship and when you may eventually want to tie the ... read more