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Relationships

Whether you just started dating, are engaged and planning the wedding, or recently tied the knot, taking time to prioritize and strengthen your relationship is important. Our expert-approved advice and tips will help you keep your partnership on solid footing.

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How to Decide Whose Family to Spend Time With During Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds
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How to Choose the Perfect Halloween Costume as a Couple
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What Is Wife Appreciation Day?
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How to Be Happy for Couples When You Hate Being Single, According to Experts
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4 First Date Mistakes to Know and Avoid
Best Online Premarital Counseling
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Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott Open Up About Their Unexpected Relationship: “I Did Not See This Coming”
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Why Travel Is Good for Your Marriage, According to a Relationship Expert
A Guide To Happy Marriage
A Therapist Explains How Working on Yourself Makes You a Better Spouse
Valentines Day Mini Journey 2023
The Best Valentine's Day Vacation Ideas, According to Relationship Experts
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What to Do When Your Sister Doesn't Want to Be Your Maid of Honor
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How Cooking Together Can Help Foster Healthy Relationships
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11 Common Relationship Therapy Terms to Know
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First Anniversary Traditions and Where They Come From
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What Is Codependency in a Relationship?
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Domestic Partnership Versus Marriage: What Are the Differences?
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How to Write a Future Husband Letter
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How to Write an Anniversary Letter for Your Husband
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5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship
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7 Core Values Every Couple Must Agree on Before Marriage
A Guide to Happy Marriage
5 Signs Your Relationship Could Benefit from Couples Counseling
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What Is Polyamory and Why Is it Having a Moment?
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How to Navigate Being a Bridesmaid and a Bride at the Same Time
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This Is How Often Married Couples Should Plan Date Nights
A Guide to Happy Marriage
7 Simple Habits for Marital Happiness
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This Is Why Marriages Succeed or Fail
A man in a blue suit proposes to a woman in the library at the Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod.
The 10 Most Unique Hotel Proposal Packages Around the World
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Here's How to Talk to Parents and In-Laws About the Guest List
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How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
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5 Ways to Champion Your Relationship
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What Are the 4 Attachment Styles?
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What Is a Soul Tie? Here's Everything You Need to Know
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Should You Set Up Your Single Mutual Friends?
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How to Deal With Toxic Family Members During Wedding Planning
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Does My Sister Have to Be My Maid of Honor?
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What to Do If Members of Your Bridal Party Don't Get Along
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65 Wedding Guest Captions to Use on Your Next Social Media Post
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55 Valentine's Day Quotes for the Friends You Love Most
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What to Wear When Meeting Your Partner's Parents
8 Conversation Topics to Chat About With Your In-Laws
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How to Introduce Your Parents and Your In-Laws
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6 Conversations to Have With Your Future Mother-in-Law
How to Get Along With a Difficult Sister in Law
How to Get Along With a Difficult Sister-In-Law
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The Complete Guide to Groom's People Duties
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30 Things Your Son-in-Law Wants to Tell You
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What Should You Do If Your Parents Aren't Excited About Your Engagement?
30 Things Your Daughter-in-Law Wants to Tell You
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This Is Why Weddings Can Be Hard on Friendships
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9 Creative and Stress-Free Ways to Bond With Your Mother-in-Law
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Proposals Are Becoming More Collaborative—Here's Why Planning This Moment Together Is Best, According to Experts
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13 Things to Do for the Perfect Marriage Proposal
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2024 Will Be the Year of the Proposal—So Yes, That Engagement Ring Is Probably Coming
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One Couple Got Married During Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert
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The Complete Proposal Checklist: Everything You Need to Do Before Popping the Question
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Lizzo Helped a Fan Propose to His Boyfriend During Her Glasgow Concert
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10 Casual Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas for Brides-to-Be
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How to Pull Off a Surprise Proposal
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15 Unique Places to Propose in New York City
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6 Major Proposal Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
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How to Plan the Perfect Beach Proposal
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Should You Propose Before or After Dinner?
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How to Create the Perfect Engagement Card Message
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How to Celebrate Your Engagement Without a Party
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From Simple to Extravagant: 38 Proposal Ideas for Every Style of Engagement