The role of a stepmother is almost always a complicated one—you are working to create a family system that works for you, you’re loving and helping to raise a child you didn’t give birth to, and all the while trying to know when it’s best for you to step aside and let the children’s biological parents take center stage. … read more
Getting married is a process—and so is legally changing your name after you get hitched. After the toasts have been made and the honeymoon is over, you’ll want to get started on this process immediately (if you’ve chosen to do so, of course). … read more
The months after your wedding—also known as the newlywed phase—are an exciting, wonderful time for couples. You’re still basking in that post-wedding glow and beginning to figure out how you and your partner are going to work together as a married couple. … 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
Congratulations! You’re newly married and starting your first year as a married couple. Your wedding is over and maybe you even caught a flight to your dream destination for a beautiful honeymoon where you could enjoy the afterglow. But now you’re back home and starting life again. Feels a bit weird, huh? … read more
Although some people (like myself) don’t discover the gender of their baby until birth, others like to be prepared ahead of time, and learning their baby’s gender for the first time is a very exciting milestone. … read more
The invitation just came in the mail. Your roommate from college is marrying her girlfriend after so many years! Being invited to a wedding is always an exciting experience, but many people worry about proper etiquette—what could perceived as offensive at weddings between queer couples? … read more
In getting any group together, there are certain challenges. From the business world to the world of weddings, people can be tough to navigate in a gathering. … read more
