Relationships are complicated, we know. That’s why we try to untangle the web of rules, emotions and challenges to help you overcome any possible issues you might have trying to make your relationship work.
The thought of ‘forever’ seems less like a fairy tale and more like being stuck in a never-ending group project. Marriage can feel like a one-size-fits-all outfit, but hey, not everyone loves the same style. Some of us just aren’t cut out for the whole ’till death do us part’ deal, and that’s perfectly okay….
Spend enough time in a courtroom where love goes to die, and you start noticing patterns. Having a divorce attorney as a best friend has taught me some surprising truths about love and breakups. I’ve seen marriages unravel from the tiniest missteps and the slowest burns. The truth? Most of the time, it’s not one…
Let’s be honest: making friends as an adult can feel like trying to find a matching sock in a dryer full of strangers. It isn’t impossible—just wildly inconvenient, occasionally demoralizing, and almost always more awkward than it should be. Back in the day, friendships came bundled with crayons, shared snacks, and instant playdates. As teens,…
Let me just rip off the Band-Aid: having grown kids can sometimes feel like raising toddlers again—except now they eat your leftovers, question your opinions, and don’t text back. I said what I said. As a mom, wife, and woman who has lost count of how many times I’ve bitten my tongue at Thanksgiving dinner,…
Some rules in a marriage are totally fair. “Don’t leave wet towels on the bed”? Reasonable. “We respect each other’s opinions”? Absolutely. But then there are the rules that make you wonder, Is this a marriage or a monarchy? From husbands who claim sole custody of the thermostat to those who think “because I said…
You know the feeling. The one where you’re sandwiched between your old bestie giving side-eye and your partner looking like they’d rather be anywhere else. It’s awkward, it’s messy, and honestly, it’s exhausting. Nobody tells you how complicated grown-up friendship gets when love walks in, or how easy it is for the people you care…
Let’s take a stroll back to the 1950s—a time of poodle skirts, rock ‘n’ roll, and, well… some pretty questionable marriage advice. Back then, the idea of a “perfect” marriage came neatly packaged in rigid gender roles, unrealistic expectations, and a whole lot of silence in the name of propriety. Sure, it made for glossy…
I thought love meant sacrifice—until I realized I was the only one making them. For years, I put my husband’s needs above my own, thinking it was the path to marital bliss. But the harsh truth is, I lost myself in the process. Here’s a raw look into the realities many women face when they…
Once upon a time, getting married was the milestone. You met someone, fell in love, tied the knot, and lived happily ever after—right? Well, according to some couples therapists, that fairy tale might be a little… outdated. These days, more people are questioning whether marriage is still relevant, and let’s be honest—love doesn’t need a…
Here’s a truth I wish more people said out loud: being raised right isn’t about perfect grades or impressive resumes—it’s in those quiet, daily choices you make, especially when no one’s looking. Good hygiene habits aren’t glamorous, but they’re the rock-solid foundation your parents hoped you’d have. If you grew up learning these 16 things,…