Tips For Couples

How to keep your marriage emotionally hot

Laura Willard — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:23:00 -0700

Marriages are made up of so many important components, but in the day-to-day life of parenting and responsibilities, your emotional connection can get lost. While each and every piece of your relationship is significant, maintaining a strong emotional connection is key. Keep reading for expert tips on how to keep your marriage emotionally hot.

5 Minutes to a better marriage

Tristan Coopersmith — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:02:00 -0700

Great marriages take a lot of TLC. But few of us have time to read long self-help books, fill out workbooks and complete complex exercises dedicated to the cause of maintaining a successful marriage. Instead of trying to tear apart and rebuild your whole engine, try giving your marriage a simple daily tune-up instead. Whether you're a newlywed rookie or a marriage vet, every couple can benefit from these simple five-minute techniques.

What's more important: Your children or your marriage?

Tiernan McKay — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:40:00 -0700

Motherhood. With all of its joys and successes come endless responsibilities, chaotic schedules and a generally hectic atmosphere. Given the copious amounts of energy this job demands, there is a tendency to elevate children to 'highest priority' status in a family. But, where does that leave your marriage?

Keep your relationship interesting

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:42:00 -0700

Falling into a relationship rut is easier than you think. It happens to the best of us but doesn't mean you and your partner are doomed to live a life of boredom. With a little effort and creativity, you can kick your relationship back into high gear. To find out how we got some rut-busting advice from Alisa Bowman, author of Project: Happily Ever After.

How to hold on to love

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:53:00 -0700

Finding love is one thing but holding on to that love is another thing entirely. To help ensure your relationship stays on track, we've put together some strategies for keeping love alive – with some input from New York Times bestselling romance novelist Brenda Novak. Novak is the bestselling author of more than 30 Harlequin romance novels and through the extensive research she's done for her work, she has amassed a wide range of tips where finding – and holding on to love is concerned.

How to cope with your husband's sports fever

Noelle Nelson — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:30:00 -0700

ESPN is on 24/7, the sound of crowds cheering invades your living room morning-noon-and-night, dinner table conversation is about infielders, outfielders, designated hitters and other alien species, and you're ready to run screaming out of the house. So, how's a girl to cope with baseball season?

Make your relationship easier

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:14:00 -0700

It’s time to take the stress out of making your relationship work. We all know being one half of a committed couple takes work, but it should also be one of the things that makes you happiest. If you feel like your relationship can use some freshening up lately, we’re here to share some strategies for making love a lot easier. Here are a few of our top tips.

The skills every couple should have

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:46:00 -0700

Finding Mr. Right is hard enough – now you have to make your love connection last. Sound daunting? It doesn't have to be if you have the right tools. Building a healthy relationship is much easier if both you and your man bring a certain set of skills to the partnership. Take a look at our list of the most important things every couple should bring to the table for lasting love.

How to live like you’re always on your honeymoon

Tiernan McKay — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:54:00 -0700

A honeymoon is a chance to escape with your new spouse, make fantastic memories and begin your marriage on a positive note. Unfortunately, it sometimes represents the happiest time in a couple’s life. But, you can extend your honeymoon bliss well into your marriage by following some simple love-rekindling steps.

Your honeymoon planning checklist

OneWed.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 01:11:00 -0700

When the hustle and bustle of your wedding day is over, the real fun begins. It's time for your honeymoon! But just like your wedding day, a successful honeymoon requires planning and organization. Make sure you have everything checked off with this honeymoon traveling checklist so after the big day has come and gone, you'll be on your way to honeymoon bliss.

3 Ways to compromise

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:01:00 -0700

One of the best ways to keep your relationship on track and out of trouble is to compromise. If you’re willing to cooperate and work toward turning potential hazards into harmony, you’ll go a long way in making your love last. Here are a few simple ways to introduce compromise into your relationship.

How to find a good work-love balance

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:33:00 -0700

When the two of you are busy and overworked, entire days can seem to go by without so much as a cursory glance or conversation. To avoid losing touch with your significant other entirely, here are a few simple strategies for making love work despite jam-packed schedules.

How to know when he's ready to commit

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:38:00 -0700

Your guy probably won’t wear a T-shirt proclaiming he’s ready to move in together or take your relationship to the next level, so you'll have to look for more subtle signs that he’s ready to commit. Here are a few of the biggest.

How to grow as a couple

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:10:00 -0700

Once you’ve been dating for a while , the need to do everything together starts to fade. The focus shifts slowly back to individual ambitions and priorities, rather than couple-oriented goals. We all need our own purposes in life, but growing not only as an individual but also as a couple can be good for your relationship. Here’s how.

How love can help you become a better person

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:00 -0700

Aside from making you feel great, love can help make you a better person. Here's how genuine affection and regard for another can have a positive effect on your personality.

The best things you can do for your relationship

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:23:00 -0700

Making a relationship work takes effort. Check out our list of tried-and-true strategies to improve how you and your partner interact and love one another as your relationship grows.

Plan a surprise date night for your man

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:55:00 -0700

If you’re looking for a way to show your guy some extra affection , why not plan the ultimate night of appreciation? Here are some great tips for on giving him a day of pampering.

Don't let menopause cause a divorce!

Ellen Sarver Dolgen — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:19:00 -0800

Women often find themselves divorced at the same time they're going through perimenopause and menopause. Why? Well, while there is never one reason for the breakup of a relationship, it is safe to say that the challenges of perimenopause and menopause can put tremendous strain on a couple. Here's how to diminish that effect.

Small gestures that can improve your marriage

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:30:00 -0800

It’s easy to forget about little niceties when you’re stressed out and overwhelmed with everyday life. But if you forget about the small things too often, you could be sending your marriage down the path of no return. Check out these small gestures that can help improve your marriage.

How to deal with marriage humps

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:19:00 -0800

Remember your wedding day? That beautiful, blissful day when you wished you could just freeze time and live in the fantasy forever? And then there was your honeymoon: days or even weeks of luxurious pampering. Then real life hit, and at some point, you were reminded of why you took that "for better or for worse" vow. Sure, marriage veterans – those who'd survived and those who hadn't – warned you that marriage wasn't easy, that it took work, but wow -- who knew you would hit humps like these? Fear no more: There's no marriage hump you can't get over if you're armed with the right tools.

Secrets for maintaining a successful marriage

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:11:00 -0800

Marriage is a wonderful thing, but it also takes hard work if you want it to succeed. For that reason, we turned Tina B. Tessina, PhD, psychotherapist and author of Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage, about the keys to making your marriage work.