When a relationship runs into a rough patch, one practical solution is to seek the help of a counselor. However, you don’t need to wait until a problem arises for you to pursue this option. In fact, many couples find that visiting with a premarital counselor before tying the knot is a great way to […]

Most people enter marriage with a person who is monosexual or attracted to one particular sex or gender. This is certainly true for both gay and straight people. However, life is often complicated, leading to unexpected twists, such as learning that your spouse is bisexual or pansexual. What do you do? Does the relationship change? […]

Love is a many-splendored thing, and the ability to fall in love with someone special is one of many great things about being alive. Navigating relationships can be challenging for anyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. From the easiest of friendships to marriages, ideally, a good relationship is one that is mutually beneficial […]

All relationships require a bit of work now and again. Unfortunately, the longer you have been with your significant other, the easier it is for small frustrations to become huge issues. When these problems are never touched upon, they can grow into concerns that can tear apart the relationship. One of the best ways to […]

No one knows exactly what to expect when it comes to getting married. While plenty have assumptions, the reality is often one filled with unexpected scenarios and surprises of every variety. Only the future will tell for certain what your union will bring. Still, you can get an idea of what’s in store by looking […]

Though far from preferred, routine arguments are a normal part of most relationships. The longer you have been around another person, the more likely it is you’ll start to feel frustrated by their decisions and actions. Frequent arguments with a partner over pointless matters can add a lot of tension to a relationship and start […]

You’ve probably heard multiple times that “honesty is the best policy.” While this might be a bit of wisdom passed from parents to their children through the generations, it is a fact too easily forgotten by adulthood. Several recent studies have uncovered that a majority of people bend the truth a bit on a daily […]

Life often seems like a series of milestones that you are supposed to hit. For many, one of the more significant markers on the road of life is marriage. When you and your partner have been together for long enough, the topic of marriage is probably going to arise. Getting married is a great way […]

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 […]

With many nations around the world legalizing same-sex wedded unions within the last decade, their societies’ definitions of marriages are also shifting. While the concept of polyamorous or “open” relationships is not new, the advent of marriage equality in the United States adds a new dimension to this entire issue. More couples, including those in […]