Articles in Marriage & Relationships:


  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Should women settle ... ever?
    These experts answer the highly debated question.
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 5 Compliments that men crave
    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...
  8. 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!
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. She said yes! #SayYesD
    Fred proposed to Dalila online, soliciting the encouragement from people worldwide on Twitter and Facebook. Did he ever propose in...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. Top 10 reality TV show couples
    The curse of reality TV show couples strikes again: Jon and Kate are dunzo. Are all television relationships doomed to the same fate?
  17. Makeover your relationship
    As Americans, we love a good makeover. Just look at our films and TV shows: Pretty Woman, My Fair Lady, What Not to Wear, TBS' Movie...
  18. What is the right age to get married?
    According to statistics, the average age to get married in the U.S. is 25 for women and 27 for men. But does that mean it's the...
  19. How to avoid dating disasters
    We've all had bad dates, but there are some that are so bad they are elevated to code orange status that, in plebian terms, we...
  20. How to give your partner a great massage
    My boyfriend constantly asks me to give him massages. I do it, but to be honest, I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way. Sure...

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.