Getting engaged is one of the most exciting and romantic moments in a couple’s life. It can also be the most stressful and exhausting. “Popping the question” sets off a whirlwind of parties, excited family members and friends, and the immediate push to start planning the Big Day. The magic of the engagement itself can quickly get lost in all that noise. So it’s no surprise that a new craze…
Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on couples. Romantic expectations are high, time is short. Is a card enough? Roses? A box of candy? Perhaps, but there are better ways to mark the big Love Holiday. If you’re searching for some creative ideas for Valentine’s Day, Birkat Elyon (a top purveyor of high-quality cubic zirconia jewelry) has some suggestions. Oh, and by the way, a gorgeous CZ ring or…
Having kids is one of the best parts of marriage. You’ve now gone from a “couple” to being a “family.” But adding little ones to the mix definitely changes things. With babies, you’re dealing with sleep deprivation and a constant stream of stuff that needs to get done. According to one study, 92% of couples report increased conflict after a baby arrives. As the kids get older, you’re handling school,…
Even the most committed couples will hit some speed bumps in their marriage. It’s inevitable because Life sometimes gets in the way. Financial or health issues, family disputes, job stresses –these are challenges that every marriage has to deal with at some point. Here are five of the most common marriage problems that couples may face during their years together. But don’t worry: Birkat Elyon found these helpful tips for…
Aaah, the magic of the holiday season: the lights, the music, the gifts…the family drama. One of the things that couples sign up for (though they don’t think about it at the time) is negotiating the issues with not just your own clan, but your partner’s at a complicated time of year. Holidays bring back lots of lovely memories, but they can also call up hidden issues. Then there are…
Celebrity couples are just like us (sort of). They fall in love and decide to put a ring on it. The only difference is, they tend to choose bigger, more extravagant pieces. Well, sometimes. Celebrity engagement and wedding rings can range from delicate and simple, to extravagant and eye-popping (the better to sparkle on Instagram). The styles of rings chosen by our favorite celebrity couples are affected not just by…
It’s no secret that life today moves so fast that it’s practically a blur. Days and weeks are consumed with work, keeping up with home and bills, managing a family. No wonder that couples often feel “disconnected” from each other. This is where a long weekend together can help. Sadly, too many of us leave our vacation days on the table (one study shows that 700 million of them went…
Every couple looks forward to marking a special anniversary: the day they first met, the day they moved in together, but most importantly, their wedding day. It’s a way of cementing their unique bond as a couple. There are very specific traditions for anniversaries. For example, the traditional first year of married life equals a gift made of or from “paper.” The fifth anniversary is “wood,” the twelfth is “silk”…
Relationships can be tricky. Now add in the pressures of fame, and you wonder how famous couples manage to thrive in the spotlight. Well, for every celebrity couple who may crash and burn, there are those whose relationship just grows deeper with each year. Here are six of our favorite celebrity couples who’ve gotten better with age. TOM HANKS AND RITA WILSON Oscar-winner Tom Hanks met Rita Wilson on…
Whether you’ve just moved in together or have taken the big leap into marriage, “coupling” brings unexpected relationship issues. No matter how much you love each other, two people sharing closet space, housekeeping duties, kids and pets can test even the strongest of couples. Co-habiting can be tricky. Here are six common relationship issues that come up between couples. Check out these relationship tips for keeping things on a smooth,…