Getting married marks the beginning of an incredible journey with your life partner. However, amid the joy and passion of newlywed days, challenges inevitably emerge as you learn to navigate life together. It takes constant effort and care from both spouses to maintain a healthy, deeply fulfilling, successful marriage for the long haul. If you…
Going through a divorce can be hard, especially when children are involved. It involves a lot of change in terms of family dynamics, living arrangements, and finances. The median cost of a divorce in the U.S. is about $7,000, but more complicated divorces that involve property division and child custody can cost upwards of $100,000. To…
Couple sleeping positions have been a source of confusion since the idea of intimacy came into the picture. In traditional Western society, we are accustomed to sleeping on our sides with one partner on top while the other lies on the floor or under a blanket. In Eastern cultures, however, we are taught that true…
The following post is from Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife: Someone asked me recently if there is any rule with layering tank tops: do they need to be the same kind so the straps match up? I thought this would be a great post topic! Layering tank tops are a great way to add interest to an…
For many people, monogamy and excitement are mutually exclusive. There is the security and warmth of a long-term partner, but it seems to come at the cost of freedom and sexual passion. Is there room for both to exist within a relationship? This article will look at what relationship experts say about monogamy and desire…
I know it sounds silly, but as we prepared for our fourth daughter to arrive, we thought a lot about the extra work of having four little ones, five and under. Still, it wasn't until we got the swine flu when she was just six weeks old that I even thought about how much harder…
No matter how long they’ve been together, couples will run into problems with each other. Part of the communicative process is understanding how to have an open conversation. This discussion is a vital part of resolving any marriage conflict. It can sometimes be difficult on either side of the relationship. You can communicate with your…
Marriage is the best thing in many people’s lives. When we’re getting married, we tend to have our head in the clouds. We don’t think about what can go wrong, and we’re deeply surprised if something does. Certain precautions are in order. Here’s how to protect yourself when getting married and in the early days…
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful situation, no matter the circumstance. Whether it has come about amicably or due to constant disagreements and aggrievances, all most people want is for the divorce process to run as smoothly as it can and be over as soon as possible. No matter the reason behind divorcing,…
We all need a break sometimes. Moms especially need a break sometimes. Particularly in families where the mom is the primary caretaker for the children, a moment to relax or get her things done can mean the world. Here are some thoughtful ways that dads can give their wives a gift that they'll really enjoy, whether it's…