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Resolutions for Couples in the Coming Year

The new year is a time to evaluate what's important and make goals for the coming year. What better resolution than reinvesting in your relationship? This coming year, put down the phone and keep the spark alive.

Category: Marriage

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Advice All Couples Can Benefit From

As most of us know, relationships are tough work, but the reward is worth it. Whether you're a new couple or have been married for many years, here's how to invest in, nurture, and grow your relationship.

Category: Marriage

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Spiritual Tips To Improve Your Life

Life has a funny way of humbling us. When we're up, something might happen to send us right back down. But a little self-improvement and increased autonomy can improve your mental state and help you find happiness again.

Category: Society

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Put Down Your Phone and Strengthen Your Relationship

It's easy to bury your face in your phone while others are speaking. But that digital dependence may be hurting your relationship. Here's how to re-learn the lost art of communicating with your partner face to face.

Category: Marriage

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First Anniversary Ideas for Busy Couples

So you made it through the wedding and your life has been a whirlwind this first year of marriage. But now your anniversary's snuck up on you. Don't fret! Here's how to celebrate your love, no matter how busy you are.

Category: Marriage

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American Divorce Rates: The Real Story Behind the Statistics

We've all heard the oft-repeated statistic that 50% of American marriages end in divorce. But the truth may shock you: divorce rates have been falling since 1980 and newer generations divorce less than older ones.

Category: Marriage

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6 Do’s and Don’ts When Attending a Funeral

Attending a funeral? There are some very important norms you need to observe when paying your respects to the dead. From what to wear to turning off your phone, here are the do's and don'ts of attending funerals.

Category: Funeral

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Simple Wedding Advice To Help You Through Your Big Day

Your wedding day is likely to be one of the best- and most stressful- days of your life. Hearing practical advice from people with wedding experience is important. Here's the wedding advice you need to hear.

Category: Wedding Planning

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What People Don’t Mention About Honeymoons

Weddings are often expensive and stressful, so it's understandable that many couples very much look forward to their honeymoon. But there are some things you might not know about your first post-wedding getaway.

Category: Wedding Materials Wedding Planning

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Need To Cancel a Wedding RSVP? Save Face With These Etiquette Tips

Already said 'yes' to a wedding RSVP but now need to back out? When canceling a wedding RSVP you need to communicate properly with the couple as soon as possible and make it up to them after the wedding ceremony.

Category: Ceremonies

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