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 […]

All relationships have unique struggles. Still, there are common problems that people in specific romantic arrangements can encounter. For gay men, there remains a good amount of public stigma when it comes to acceptance and even tolerance of their relationships. Hate crimes and prejudice are not the only obstacles gay men face. In many cases, […]

The past decade has seen a huge shift in attitude from the general population regarding online dating. In the earlier days of the web, more people were hesitant to interact with strangers online, especially romantically. As the world began to get more comfortable with the idea of the internet, and devices like smartphones made connecting […]

All relationships encounter certain milestones. Interestingly, these monumental moments tend to change from generation to generation. Nowadays, younger couples are delaying having children for reasons ranging from career goals to financial concerns. Instead of rushing into this serious commitment, people are more likely to get a pet to start learning about the responsibilities involved with […]

The longer you have been with your significant other, the easier it can be to fall into a routine. While there are many benefits that can come from consistency in a relationship, you might also find yourself growing bored with your partner. This is a normal trap that couples fall into and an something you […]

Dating for same-sex couples can often be challenging. While the world has been making many progressive strides forward in regard to the acceptance of LGBT relationships, it is still a relatively new development. For most of human history, gay and lesbian couples had to keep their connections hidden from families, friends, and the public at […]

When we think of a couple sleeping in separate rooms or beds, our minds go back to “I Love Lucy.” The iconic sitcom broke a lot of barriers for its time. Yet its producers had to take care to avoid running afoul of prevailing standards. Besides restrictions such as not using the word “pregnant” on-air, […]

Love can be difficult to define. Most people who have found “the one” typically state they follow a feeling when it comes to taking the relationship to the next level. Of course, basing the decision to marry solely on your emotions can be disastrous. Today, couples are more cautious than ever when it comes to […]

Many married couples, queer and straight, exchange vows that pledge loyalty and unity “for better or worse” and “in sickness and in health.” Life comes with its own share of twists and turns that can present challenges to a marriage, particularly mental health issues such as depression. While this low mood or aversion to activity […]

These have been trying times for almost everyone. We shelter in place and practice physical distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Between reduced in-person social contact, illness and death around us, and heightened economic concerns, we’re all exhausted. If you’re weathering the pandemic with your partner or spouse, you’re both exhausted. How can you […]