It’s wonderful when you feel you’ve found “the one” and are thinking about planning a future together. Romance can be intoxicating. Sometimes, it can cloud your thinking. The jewelry experts at Birkat Elyon, purveyor of high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings (and cubic zirconia white gold rings), are all about super-serving couples. We’ve gathered some expert tips on how you know you’re really, truly ready to get married. YOU DON’T EXPECT…
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…
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…
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,…