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

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

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

Before you got engaged, you didn’t think it was possible to love a piece of jewelry this much. Whether you were completely caught off guard with a proposal or you picked out the ring together, that sparkly bauble is your ... read more

When it comes to the first year and a half of marriage, the seasons aren’t the only things changing: you and your partners’ brain chemistry is changing, too. Ever notice that your friend who got married last year has changed ... read more

Many of these typical mistakes couples make are due to a few major issues that begin in a very minor way. We all know that honesty and communication are key to a successful partnership, especially a marriage. But it can ... read more

Being in a loving relationship with someone you deeply care about is an incredible thing. Over time, however, some couples experience a period during which their romantic spark fades. For whatever reason, interactions with one another devolve into simply existing. ... read more

When pursuing happiness as a couple, nothing is certain. There’s no specific roadmap to finding the inner peace, joy, and satisfaction that comes with being happy. By and large, happiness comes to those who throw out caution and commit to ... read more