View as slideshow It’s not diamonds and flowers that make a marriage, but the little things—and taking these small, simple steps over time will yield bigger, happier results. Say thank you at least once a day Emma Kapotes/Rd.com, iStock You thank others for little courtesies, but do you thank your partner? To avoid taking each…
If you want your marriage to make it, then you need to devote time, effort, and energy to your spouse, no matter how new or old your partnership is. Even stable marriages require regular maintenance and management. To help you keep your promise to live happily ever after, we talked to therapists, relationship experts, marriage…
While your wedding day is primarily a celebration of you and your spouse’s love, it’s also about the love you share with close friends and family. In truth, without the support you’ve both received from loved ones over the years, you wouldn’t be where you are today. This is especially true of mothers, who often…
Marriage. You go into it with hearts aflame. When you’re walking down the aisle, eyes damp with joy, you just know that nothing will ever go wrong, that you’ll still be soulmates 50 years from now. In many cases, that’s the reality — 20, 30 or even 50 years later, some couples are still going…
Quick! Name your number one wedding fear. If you said rain on your wedding day, you’re likely in good company. Many couples—especially those who plan outdoor affairs—worry nothing more than a mere drizzle could ruin the whole day. But, says Aviva Samuels, owner of Kiss the Planner in Palm Beach, Florida, “Five years from now,…
X Top 25 Wedding-Planning Tips from Newlyweds You’re a planning bride: You’re constantly looking at top wedding blogs, pinning has become your second job, and your wedding coordinator is on speed dial (or, if you don’t have one, then you feel like you’re ready to become one). But you can never fully anticipate the wedding…