marriage

Marriage

The new way to propose

One of the biggest milestones in a man’s life is the day he asks those four simple words, “Will you marry me?” Between movies like...

Happiness & Friendship

Fierce women: The power of a soft warrior brings happiness

I never wanted to be a wimpy woman. I’ve always been drawn to strong women—aren’t you? A refined strength has an alluring appeal. I...

Wellness

Women's health: Find sexual liberation in your marriage

Believe it or not, women can sometimes be complicated creatures. OK, so I'm being sarcastic. But when it comes to sex, it can...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Practicing Gratitude: Weddings and happily ever afters

What began as a simple explanation of what it means to be a flower girl in a wedding quickly turned into a detailed discussion about...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Is marriage really necessary for parenting?

More and more couples with kids are opting out of marriage for financial or even political reasons, but is this lack of a ring and a...

Self Improvement & Mental Health

8 Signs your husband may be abusing prescription drugs

Roger has been acting very differently lately, and his wife, Samantha, is convinced that he’s hiding something. He just hasn’t been...

Celebrity Relationships

Country couple Thompson Square gives puppy love advice

After 13 years of being together 24/7, you'd think these two would be sick of each other, but they know how to keep their love...

Marriage & Relationships

Love lessons from Hope Springs

Hope Springs is a romantic comedy that focuses on a middle-aged couple who have lost the spark. Kay (Meryl Streep) and a reluctant...

Marriage

6 Things to think about before tying the knot

Deciding to take the plunge into marriage is exciting but it’s also a big decision and not something you should rush into. If you’re...

Books

Must-read: The First Husband by Laura Dave

When your life falls apart, how do you respond? In The First Husband , Annie Adams must face this situation and her actions make...

Books

SheKnows book review: Henny on the Couch by Rebecca Land Soodak

Rebecca Land Soodak's Henny on the Couch is an incisive story of modern urban marriage and motherhood.

Mom & Dad

Did you babyproof your marriage?

You’ve got your baby on your breast, your 2-year-old tugging your arm and your husband tuning out your request to pass the flippin’...

Marriage & Relationships

Fear of commitment: How to get past your fears of marriage

A fear of commitment isn't completely irrational, especially with divorce rates hovering around the halfway mark. If you want...

Mom & Dad

Heather Armstrong of Dooce separates from husband

Award-winning mom blogger Heather Armstrong of Dooce and her husband Jon have separated. Both Heather and her husband wrote posts...

Mom & Dad

New Year's resolutions for your marriage

Between soccer practice, meetings, work, school, homework and -- did someone forget to make dinner? -- family life is chaotic and...

Couple Time & Romance

Finding intimacy

Intimacy requires work. Every relationship needs intimacy to thrive and survive. Physical intimacy is vital to a healthy...

Celebrity Relationships

Who knew these celeb marriages would last?

Some of these celebs got married super-fast, and some just seemed like an odd pair. But contrary to our assumptions (and unlike Kim...

Dating

3 Ways to be a better girlfriend

Whether you just met someone new or you've been together for years, your relationship can always improve. Follow these tips to...

Marriage

Will plastic surgery save your marriage?

More women than ever are having plastic surgery now, but is it because they feel pressure to "keep" their husbands? One plastic...

Mom & Dad

How to marry two parenting styles in one household

You may not realize how drastically you and your partner’s parenting styles differ until your children arrive in the world. When...