Relationships

A wedding marks a significant milestone for a couple, but it is a major event that comes with stress. Brides end up taking on a lot of stress because they're trying to make too many people happy. There are ways to minimize your stress and be happy on the day of your wedding.

This is not an advertisement from an old woman seeking a marriage proposal; it's information for the old man who has enough vision left to visualize a woman who says yes. Here's an old woman's response.

An emotionally mature partner is the best partner to have. These qualities deepen the love and connection between you and your partner.

There are topics engaged couples should discuss: Finances, planning, Expectations, and other issues. Learn why doing so can help avoid disappointment from a professional counselor.

A list of choices for guys or girls looking for a new nickname for your girlfriend. Plus tips and tricks for how to think of a meaningful nickname.

A list of choices for girls or guys looking for a new nickname for your boyfriend. Plus tips and tricks for how to think of a meaningful nickname.

Here are some examples of messages you can send to your lovely wife to say "good morning." They will make her feel happy and loved.

Long distance relationships can be very challenging, but rewarding when they work out. Here are 60 quotes to spread love, warmth, hope, inspiration, and comfort.

I went through the process of getting a green card with my spouse. I am a U.S. citizen and they are a Chilean national. They finally received their permanent residency. Here's our experience from start to finish.

This is a collection of over a hundred and fifty fun and interesting questions that you can ask your lifelong partner to rekindle the spark in your relationship.

While no two marriages are alike in beginnings or biggest problems, you and your spouse can create a safe, nurturing, and communicative environment by implementing some of these strategies.

A discussion about the commitments that people are really making when they say their wedding vows and why they should be clearly understood prior to marriage.

Long-distance relationships are increasingly common, thanks in a large part to the internet's ability to aid contact and communication. This article lists 10 disadvantages of long-distance romances.

Long distance relationships can certainly present challenges and disadvantages, but there are plenty of positives. This article lists the advantages of this type of romance.

This list contains over a hundred funny and creative ways to tell someone that you're yearning for them instead of just blandly saying "I miss you!"

How can one cultivate and nurture relationships to foster happiness that is deep and everlasting? Learn simple and effective ways for both introverts and extroverts to achieve happiness through relationships.

Check out these 11 easy ways to show your spouse you care today and every day of your relationship. Not only will you be building a relationship to last a lifetime, but you will be positive role models to the next generation you're raising as well.

This is a collection of funny, witty, sarcastic, and surprising answers to the question "Will you marry me?" Try some of them and see your proposers' reaction!

A few of my tips to be your spouse's best friend and how they can keep your marriage strong and happy.

When dating someone, we expect to be able to tell them anything and vice versa. The level of intimate information disclosed can be a predictor of relationship success; couples who have higher levels of disclosure tend to have more successful relationships that last longer.

The internet is full of long lists about keeping a marriage happy after having babies, but most of these lists can be distilled into two items.

Is your marriage broken? Are you headed for a divorce that you really don’t want? If so, the 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman may just help save your relationship. Discover how to identify and speak your spouse's love language and uncover the secret to a long-lasting and happy partnership.

It can take a truly solid relationship to survive the emotional trials of long distance. Here are 5 signs that your long-distance relationship isn’t working, and a few tips that can help you get back on track.

Family issues at your wedding are always difficult to address. You each have a ton of people in your lives that care a great deal about you and want the best for you. Learn how to manage this situation with class.

Many people will choose to break up because they’re afraid that a long-distance relationship won’t work out. But many do survive the distance. Here are five signs that a long-distance relationship is going to work for you.

Whether you're writing in a card or sending him a text, here are 101 anniversary messages for your boyfriend to celebrate your special day!

Children, spouses, even the boss. Some people just get along with everybody. There's a secret to successful bonds with those who matter in your life and it's not being popular. At the end of the day, it's all about values.

A list of endearing nicknames for your boyfriend or girlfriend that you can use as their contact name in your phone or in person. Pet names are a great way to become more intimate or to show your love in a romantic way.

How to see the your vision of a permanent relationship and enjoy years of building memories.

These are great questions for new couples, long-time couples, or even crushes. Find out how your significant other really feels!

When my wife got married, no one ever told her how shocking giving up her maiden name was going to be for her. She felt like she had lost a part of herself. Newlyweds, you are not alone in this name-loss grief cycle.

Are you considering starting a meditation practice? Well, it can have a few surprising effects on your relationships that you may not have expected!

While flirting does not necessarily mean that you or your partner is cheating, it can become a gateway to more serious actions. Understand the difference between flirting, cheating, and a full-blown affair to help you and your partner come to a mutual understanding.

Codependent relationships can be one of the most toxic relationships to be in because it’s often hard to know when you’ve crossed the line from interdependency to codependency. Answer these questions to see if you’re in a codependent relationship.

Frustration in relationships often comes from a lack of understanding more than from a lack of love. These books will open your eyes to the mind-boggling mysteries of the opposite gender, teaching how to show respect and love in a way that will strengthen both struggling and thriving relationships.

Many of us have had an experience with someone who was playing mind games. Both men and women tend to do this equally, and it has nothing to do with gender and more with individual personality traits.

Our attachment styles can explain why we’re attracted to certain people and why we have the same relationship problems no matter who we date. Here's what attachment theory has to say about our romantic relationships.

My husband Dexter is amazing in many ways, but his top attribute is that he’s a pilot. It’s a well-kept secret, but being married to an aviator has numerous benefits far beyond the most obvious advantage, that they can fly a plane. Read on and I'll give you some examples.

They say, "The first year of marriage is always the hardest." Here's what I learned throughout our first year of being hitched!

Some relationships, whether they are romantic or platonic, have to be put on hold. If you have been in one of these relationships, here is how you can make up for lost time.

First comes love, then comes the name change! A legal name change after marriage can be a potential paperwork nightmare. Let's make it simple and ensure you don't forget anything!

Many of us have been in a long-distance relationship at some point. You may be in one now. But not all are doomed to fail. Psychology gives us tips for making long-distance relationships work.

Proposals of marriage are still a traditional, boy-asks-girl world, although there are several notable exceptions to this male prerogative: Leap Year, Sadie Hawkins Day, and an African island.

If you are planning to get married, you need to plan for both your wedding and your marriage. Premarital counseling uses specific strategies to help you to prepare for marriage.

Trust is just one of the many ingredients of a solid relationship. Learning how trust works and how we can trust after our trust has been broken is important in creating new healthy relationships.

What I learned from my own experience with marriage.

If you have decided to propose to your girlfriend but are a little short on ideas, you've come to the right place! Here are over 60 fantastically romantic ideas for proposing to your girl.

Being married isn't easy. There will always be some arguments, fights, and misunderstandings along the way. Here's some ways I've learned to diffuse the arguments before they turn into blowouts.

Bullying, name-calling, and political squabbling—we humans do a lot to divide us from one another. Find out how compassionate listening does just the opposite: building connections, creating a bond, and giving relief to those in pain.

Toxic people are in all of our lives or at least experienced someone toxic. To become more aware, read the following signs that explain different behaviors of toxic people.