Articles in Marriage & Relationships:


  1. 3 Therapeutic vacations for couples
    Taking a relaxing vacation can do wonders for your psyche -- and your marriage. Couples retreats are the new hotness for everything...
  2. Romantic Thanksgiving date ideas
    A lot of people believe that Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving unless you spend it stuffing yourself silly with food, surrounded by...
  3. How to survive Thanksgiving with your in-laws
    Celebrating Thanksgiving with your in-laws this year? Avoid any holiday relationship stress by reading our six survival tips below.
  4. 4 Relationship traps to watch out for
    Being in love often pulls a veil over your better judgment. But if you know the signs, you can spot a d-bag before he strikes. Here...
  5. Relationship beginnings: How we met
    We all have our quirky stories of relationship beginnings: strange meetings, star-crossed romances, and love at first sight. And...
  6. Should women settle ... ever?
    These experts answer the highly debated question.
  7. How to stay sexy & stimulate your sexual appetite
    You remember the passion of early on in your relationship... spending all day long, simmering with longing... looking forward to...
  8. How to keep the romance alive (and hot!)
    Don't let work, kids, your girlfriends or your crazy schedule get in the way of your relationship. It's time to get out of your...
  9. Dr. Phil & Robin's do-it-yourself marriage makeover
    The famous couple talks about how to cope with the 5 biggest relationship busters, and their stay-together secrets for no-longer...
  10. 10 Ways to make your relationship more thrilling
    The start of a relationship is exciting, risky, even a bit scary, and we savor every slightly out-of-control minute of it. "I'm...
  11. How to spot a player
    Being in the dating game leaves a lot of room for error. As in, you may pick the wrong men. Some are great, don't get me wrong. But...
  12. Compliments men love
    Complimenting a woman is easy; it's not hard to make a friend happy when all you have to do is simply eye her outfit, bag or hair...
  13. 20 Wacky ways to show your love
    Want some loving ideas that are silly and fun? Check out these 20 wacky ideas to show your love on Valentine's Day - or any day!
  14. 6 Things that may be killing your relationship
    Whether you and your partner are doing well or you're having issues, one thing is for sure, if you love each other a lot, it's worth...
  15. 5 Secrets men keep from you explained
    Not to scare the crap out of you, dater, but some men are known to lie. They'll flat-out tell you stories that may not be true, or...
  16. How to get a marriage proposal
    Is there a trick to the marrying trade? Or, should you just be your awesome self? We turned to fabulous married lady friends to get...
  17. She said yes! #SayYesD
    Fred proposed to Dalila online, soliciting the encouragement from people worldwide on Twitter and Facebook. Did he ever propose in...
  18. How to stay on top of the dating game in your 30s
    Calling all the single sistas! When it comes to dating in your 30s and staying on top of the game, there are certain rules to abide...
  19. Age differences and dating: How to make it work in your favor
    You know the deal. You’re a wise, dare we say more “mature” woman and well, he’s significantly younger (hey, it works for...
  20. Dalila, will you marry me?
    I love my girlfriend very much. I try to prove this to her whenever I can, but I knew for my proposal I would have to top anything I...

Happily ever after -- or at least most of the time -- is the goal when couples take vows. But if they've taken the time to ask the tough questions before they take the leap, they know marriage takes emotional work. We discuss everything you need to know about building and maintaining a strong marriage, covering topics like secrets to a lasting marriage, the key role of friendship, long-term passion and intimacy, the balance of power, effects on your tax situation, the spiritual side of your union, and the importance of humor and empathy. And for the inevitable downturns, we offer advice on fighting fairly, how to cope with a nagging spouse, money issues, how relationship stress affects you and your kids, knowing the right words to say at the right time and when silence is golden, forgiveness, signs of cheating, preventing infidelity and what to do when you've tried everything else.