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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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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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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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.

Discussing The Future

Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, everyone has the inevitable conversation about the future.

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