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Develop Better Communication With Your Partner While Engaged

The decision to get engaged can be a huge step in your relationship. Though this is a special time, studies suggest that planning a wedding can make couples feel stressed and disconnected. One way to avoid this is by practicing techniques to develop better communication with your partner. Look over these tips and learn how […]

Nontraditional Engagement Ideas To Consider

Getting engaged is a big step toward tying the knot with your significant other. Though it does not require as much planning as the wedding, per se, you probably are going to put a lot of thought behind this decision. In the past, it was common for “popping the question” to be something of a […]

Marriage Statistics Show How Relationships Change Over Time

No matter how long you’ve been with your partner, it stands to reason your relationship has changed since you first started dating. Time and experience have a way of shifting priorities and altering dispositions. Some couples learn to weather the storms together, growing stronger with each passing year. Others realize that they might be happier […]

Important Topics To Discuss Before Getting Engaged

The longer you have been with your significant other, the more likely you are to feel ready to take the next step in your relationship. The decision to get engaged is not one that should be made lightly, however. You want to be certain that you are on the same page as your partner when […]

Simple Ways To Show Your Love After Getting Married

A lot of hard work goes into planning a perfect wedding. Still, tying the knot does not put an end to the challenges of a relationship. Married life is an adventure, and you will need to be prepared for a variety of problems. Effort will be required from you and your partner to make the […]

A Wedding That is Uniquely You

Getting married can produce a whirlwind of emotions. While there are plenty of details to sort out during the planning stages, you also want to make sure that you take time to think about your decisions. You might want to utilize some of the wedding traditions that are most important to you, such as rings […]

Five Ideas for Same-Sex Weddings

With same-sex marriages being legal in the United States, many couples are solemnizing their union as partners in ceremonies that resemble the traditions common in heterosexual weddings. Gay or straight, there are only a few requirements that make a marriage legal, and none of them involve an expensive white dress or a stirring rendition of […]

Dealing With Drama: Combat Negativity Before Your Wedding

Weddings can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Most of your friends, family, and acquaintances will offer warm congratulations on your engagement. You’ll likely also share your excitement with those in your inner circle. However, you may encounter a few thoughtless, prying, rude, or blatantly unsupportive people whose words and antics […]

Is Congress Finally Taking Marriage Equality Seriously?

Following the Supreme Court’s shocking reversal of reproductive rights, the United States is at a crossroads. Emboldened by the defeat of Roe v. Wade, many conservative activists are putting other human rights protections in their crosshairs. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas has openly called for a reexamination of the legal doctrine that made marriage equality […]

How to Make Your Same-Sex Wedding Unique

Most couples want to make their wedding stand out. After all, it’s one of the most important days of your life, and something the two of you are going to remember for the rest of your lives. You want it to be something that is memorable for your friends and family members as well. There […]