Articles in Marriage:


  1. Putting the past behind you
    Getting remarried? Put the past behind you Why are so many remarriages happier, sexier, and more successful than the ones that...
  2. Seven tips for preventing infidelity
    In the new crisis of infidelity, more and more marriages are being threatened by friendships that have slowly and insidiously turned...
  3. 'Leaky' marriages are becoming more common
    You've been married before. Your mate hasn't. According to a University of Michigan study, this kind of mixed marriage is becoming...
  4. Some married couples will do better by lowering expectations
    For some newlywed couples, it may be better to expect difficult times rather than anticipate a rosy future of wedded bliss,...
  5. The more things change, the more marriages stay the same
    Despite major economic and social changes, the overall quality of marriage in the United States has not changed in the last 20...
  6. Testosterone levels and marriage: High is not all bad
    A low-testosterone man newly married to a high-testosterone woman might seem destined to be henpecked but a Penn State study found...
  7. Marriage or divorce: Check your social security number
    Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those registered with the Social Security...
  8. The peaceful marriage fantasy
    Do you want a sweet, peaceful marriage? No one could blame you for wanting your marriage to be full of love and easy companionship....
  9. A new idea to communicate better with your guy
    Emily is telling her man, Sam, about a difficult problem at work, and she's just about to get to the important part: her confusing...
  10. Marriage without criticism
    When I was young back in Texas, I used to drive with my parents to visit my aunt and uncle. They had been married for many, many...
  11. Married couples' at risk of same disease
    Researchers from the University of Nottingham set out to determine whether people whose marital partners suffered with a certain...
  12. Marriage burnout
    Dave and Nancy are working professionals who have been married 25 years. They have three children -- one a senior in high school,...
  13. Fanning (or rekindling) the flame
    Finding time for romance is crucial to a marriage or committed relationship, but it shouldn't be limited to Valentine's Day....
  14. Marriage Builder: Needed -- More affirmation
    As you get back into the groove of your post-holiday routine, why not take a few moments to give thanks for your life partner? And...
  15. Marriage Builder: Avoiding affluenza
    Shopping, overwork, stress, and debt: All are symptoms of a communicable disease that is sweeping the country and threatening your...
  16. Marriage Builder - Completing the Communication Cycle
    How can I tell if what I heard is what you said? Good communication is at the core of any healthy relationship and here are three...
  17. Marriage - Finding Joy
    Today, divorce is a common solution to an unhappy marriage -- at least about 50 percent of all couples think so. But is it really...
  18. Marriage Builder - Are you a giver or a taker?
    Are you a giver or a taker in your marriage? If we're really honest with ourselves, we'd have to say both! Marriage experts Claudia...
  19. Marriage Builder - Inch by inch
    Are you feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by how much progress you want to make in your marriage? Here's some advice from marriage...
  20. Marriage Builder - Enriching in-law relationships
    Do you bristle at the thought of your in-laws? The relationship with your husband's parents can be challenging at best. But learning...

"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. Experts like Claudia and David Arp provide marriage builders to strengthen your marriage, too!