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”…
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…