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…
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…
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,…
Relationships are dizzying, romantic, fun. Once you find your “better half,” life takes on a whole new beautiful dimension. You make big plans, you have a vision for how your future as a happy couple will unfold. That’s all well and good, but the flip side to all this is: relationships are hard. No matter how perfect you are for each other, maintaining what brought you together can be…