What Changes in Marriage After Baby Comes

The dynamics of a couple do change after babies, and here's how to navigate those successfully.

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Why Marriage Always Comes Before Kids

Though it may be counterintuitive, putting your marriage first will always benefit your children.

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Ask and You Shall Receive

After years of being in a committed relationship, many couples make subtle changes to the way they treat the one they love, most often with less oomph than in the early days.

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The Language of Apology

It's not about saying sorry, it's about how to say sorry with the biggest impact.

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Why I Love Being Married

Growing old with someone is a privilege, and it's worth fighting for.

7 Things I've Learned in 7 Years of Marriage

I'm not a marriage expert; I'm just married. Here are 7 lessons I've learned in 7 years of marriage.

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What Does Being a Wife Entail?

What does it mean to be a married woman, and does The Perfect Wife exist?

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Shoulder Time and Emotional Intimacy in Marriage

The concept of Shoulder Time is simple and it breeds stability and connectedness indirectly; something we all need in order to recharge.

Eye Contact is Key

Can eye contact really make a difference in your marriage?

How to Keep Growing Together

If the opposite of growing apart is growing together, how can we do that? Shouldn't that just happen all on its own? Here are 3 ways I've found to keep growing together.