A Magic Phrase For Ending A Fight

No doubt about it: even the best relationships endure their share of arguments and – let’s just say it – outright fights. The stress of work, kids, money, what have you, can wear down even the happiest couple. Before you know it, you’re in the middle of something ugly and it can easily get to a point where neither of you is getting anywhere. So what’s the secret to dialing…

8 Fun Ideas for A Cheap Date Night

Whether you and your Significant Other are just dating or are already hitched, Date Nights are essential. It’s a chance to reconnect after a busy week, rekindle your relationship and make some new memories. However, coming up with fresh ideas for Date Night isn’t always easy. Coming up with ideas that won’t break the bank is even tougher. For over three decades, Birkat Elyon has been selling elegant, high-quality cubic…

Help! My Partner Is Allergic to My Pet

You’ve found the love of your life.  You both have big plans for your future together.  You get each other’s jokes, like the same movies…it’s all perfect.  Except that he/she is allergic to your pet.  Those cozy nights together in front of the TV turn into a sneeze-fest.  They wake up in the morning, face swollen from the dog who insists on sleeping in your bedroom.  You love your partner. …

Are You Really Ready to Get Married?

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…

You Just Broke Off Your Engagement. Now What?

Sadly, there are plenty of couples who will realize that getting married may not be a good move. But what if the invitations have gone out? What if the dress has been ordered and the honeymoon suite booked? What do you do? Birkat Elyon has long been in the business of providing couples with high-quality cubic zirconia engagement rings – and they’ve also seen that sometimes, things don’t work out….

5 Relationship Tips You’ll Never Hear

There are so many things that long-married couples will tell you, the kind of “been there/done that” advice designed to keep you happy and on track. You know, things like “Don’t go to bed mad” and “Honesty is always best.” But every couple is different, and some standard relationship tips may not always be the best fit. Birkat Elyon has long been the destination for couples seeking high-quality cubic zirconia…

6 Tips for Decorating Together

Face it: moving into your first apartment or buying your first house together is just the beginning of the “living together” process. The financial details are one thing – but the decorating is quite another. Because you two are going to be sharing that space long after the paperwork is signed. So how do you merge your style and “stuff” into a place you both can love? Birkat Elyon has…

Keep Love Alive After the Kids Arrive

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,…

Surviving the Holidays As A Couple

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…

6 Long-Running Celebrity Couples — And Their Tips for Staying Together

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…