Marriage Communication
Decades of relationship research point to one single communication pattern, contempt, as the single most damaging sign a marriage may be in real trouble.
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenups aren't just for the rich: everyday couples increasingly use them to get a structured money talk in before the wedding.
Common-Law Marriage
Whether a long-term couple counts as legally married can depend on their state, even though no wedding or license was ever involved.
Wedding Traditions
The white dress and diamond engagement ring feel ancient, but both are far more recent inventions than most people assume.
Marriage Counseling
Couples often wait several years after problems first surface to see a counselor, which can make issues far harder to untangle.