Some say that the first year of marriage is when the honeymoon phase truly ends. During this period, you will be moving in with someone new.  You’ll have to adjust to their habits, pet peeves, and way of doing things. Simultaneously, couples will need to continue to build trust and lay the foundation for a […]

It is perfectly normal to expect your boyfriend to offer different kinds of support in your relationship. After all, relationships are supposed to be mutually beneficial on different levels.  As people in love, you would even find it very easy to do things for each other without the other person asking you to do so.  […]

Sometimes it's a selection, at other times, people just find themselves becoming the third wheel among a group. It could be one-time, multiple times, or even every time. Whichever way it is, the third wheel is usually well-acquainted with one of the members of the group but not that cordial with the other. Let’s face […]

Should your level of body confidence increase with the number of years you’ve been in a relationship? Probably yes, or probably not. It is not a ‘must have' rule for you to be completely free of the doubt you have about your body. The fact is your body changes as you age. When you become […]

Making a marriage work is a lot of work in this day and time. After all the razzle-dazzle that comes with a wedding celebration, it takes hard work to build a stable relationship.  Has it gotten to the point where you are wondering ‘how do we save our marriage?’ then going back to the basics […]

Sometimes, we don’t always get things worked out before marriage that we should. For example, whether or not we both want more kids.  Sometimes, as the relationship progresses, people change their minds. Maybe he didn’t want you to have one before, but now he does. Either way, you’re stuck in a never-ending debate because you […]

Moving in with your partner is a fun and exciting time. When there are stepchildren involved, it can feel like a nightmare. What started out as a happy family is suddenly a non-stop battleground. I used to have five stepchildren, and, at one point, they all hated me with a passion.  When you want to […]

The key to any healthy relationship is open communication. You should always make your partner feel loved by constantly expressing your emotions. A great way to keep the fire burning in relationships is through compliments. The more you make your partner feel good about himself, the more effort he’ll put into the relationship.  Men love […]

There are uncountable marriages out there. Each of them has its unique attributes with partners of different personalities. Sometimes, when people go through toxic situations, like domestic violence, some people feel it's normal, while others think it's unhealthy. The same thing applies when couples think they're happy together when they're sad in reality. This has […]

If you are thinking of moving in together with your partner, that’s a sign you are ready for a serious relationship. As you look forward to this change in your relationship, make sure you take the time to talk about money and the amount of space you need in your home to feel comfortable. If […]