Marital Advice

The Weirdest Conversation I Ever Had With Another Couple

Ann Bauer | Posted 05.23.2012

Ann Bauer

She reveals monogamous marriage to be nothing more than an artificial construct, he went on, devised by society to keep people docile and in their place.

The Bedroom Secret That Can Save Your Sex Life

Iris Krasnow | Posted 05.05.2012

Iris Krasnow

Many couples I interviewed keep that mystery alive through separate bedrooms and separate bathrooms that separate their sex lives and annoying personal rituals.

The 7 WORST Reasons To Tie The Knot

Meredith Bodgas | Posted 05.02.2012

Meredith Bodgas

There's really only one good reason to get married: because you've found your soul mate. But there are so many bad ones. Here are the seven worst.

Why I Didn't Have To 'Think Like A Man' To Get Mine

Charli Penn | Posted 04.23.2012

Charli Penn

Not every man is a conniving genius who strategically plans out every play or pass he makes at you. If you believe that, I think you're giving some men too much credit.

The Vow You Should Take At Your Wedding

Anne Naylor | Posted 05.08.2012

Anne Naylor

Forgiveness is one of the building blocks that makes for a successful marriage. Not only does self-forgiveness dampen the fires of fury, but more important, it enables you to deepen your love and appreciation for the other person.

How To Stop Playing The 'Blame Game'

Dr. Fran Cohen Praver | Posted 05.14.2012

Dr. Fran Cohen Praver

By the blame game, I am referring to fights in which each spouse insists on being right and that the other is wrong. We've all played the blame game at some time or another.

Can These 4 Words Predict A Successful Marriage?

Carly Cylinder | Posted 05.13.2012

Carly Cylinder

Although her fiancé may not give a damn if there are roses or dahlias or freesia or mums in their wedding, she will ask him, "What do you think?"

2 Steps That Will Make Your Marriage Stronger

Harriet Lerner | Posted 05.13.2012

Harriet Lerner

We naturally become defensive when our spouse begins to criticize us. We listen to refute or correct the inaccuracies, distortions and exaggerations that are inevitably there. The challenge is to listen only to understand.

How My Wife Cured My Hypochrondria

Pete Goldfinger | Posted 05.13.2012

Pete Goldfinger

What I've learned is that the most precious thing about marriage is that it gives you a witness. Somebody to keep you in check when you're veering into madness.

4 Signs Your Marriage Might Be In Trouble

Gabrielle Clemens | Posted 04.12.2012

Gabrielle Clemens

Answer these 4 financial questions to help determine whether your union is set up for the long road ahead or if you're actually in a drive-thru marriage.

11 Concrete Ways To Keep Your Marriage In Tip-Top Shape

Janet Blair Page | Posted 03.14.2012

Janet Blair Page

If you stopped working at your job, you'd probably lose it. The same thing goes for relationships. How can you keep your love alive now and in the years to come? Read on!

Why You Should Be Planning For The Day AFTER The Wedding

D. A. Wolf | Posted 02.12.2012

D. A. Wolf

The wedding is the briefest of opening acts. Marriage is the main event.

Are You Entitled To Leave A Sexless Marriage?

D. A. Wolf | Posted 12.15.2011

D. A. Wolf

Let's talk sex -- sex as marital glue, sex as physical necessity, sex as a reminder that we are alive, no matter how complicated our daily struggles may seem.

Would Marital 'Report Cards' Prevent Divorce?

D. A. Wolf | Posted 10.22.2011

D. A. Wolf

Men and women. Our need for each other. Our obvious differences. Is there anything more fascinating? But when we marry and things go wrong, how many o...

What To Do When Your Marriage Is Miserable

Mona Ackerman | Posted 11.17.2011

Mona Ackerman

Q: I have been married twenty-five years, but I don't know if I want to stay married. I'm confused. How do I distinguish between a real crisis in my...

Tips For Surviving An Affair

The Guardian | Posted 11.17.2011

Much of that harm has now been repaired. We told hardly anyone, our sex life is better than ever, and it does not feel as if we need counselling. Yet ...