Jewish-Christian Couples and Rosh Hashanah

The winter seasonal challenge for interfaith couples on how to observe and respect one another's religious traditions begins with Rosh Hashanah. However, the "December Dilemma" in winter doesn't have to be...

Sad News -- Death of Paul Newman

One of the most famous successful marriages in Hollywood came to an end yesterday, September 26, 2008, with the death of Hollywood icon Paul Newman at the age of 83...

Don't Be a Bystander in Your Marriage

Examining gender and power in relationships, 1,260 individuals were surveyed in the summer of 2008 by the ...

Staying in Tune

A chat with MercyMe's frontman, Bart Millard, and his wife, Shannon

Partners or Parents?

How to make sure the rigors of child-rearing pull you together rather than push you apart

More Couples Under 65 Move In With Adult Kids

When we heard the news report that more and more married couples under the age of 65 decide to move in with their adult children, we were very surprised. The image...

Marriage in the Midst of Devastation

Right before Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast, we heard from a couple who had a gut-wrenching decision to make. As they were packing to evacuate, their 15-year old son...

Behind Closed Doors

Comparing your marriage against statistics and polls to see if your marriage is "normal" is not a good idea. Statistics can be misleading, unreliable, and even inaccurate. A good aspect of...

The Freezer Affair

One of our recent mutual decisions is viewed as a big mistake by friends and family. We decided to move the washer, dryer, and freezer to the basement. Those opposed to...

Reaffirm Your Love Through Marriage Rituals

We love hearing how the two of you reconnect on a regular basis through your own personal rituals. Here are a few rituals that we received from readers today: Greet each other...

Experts Share Thoughts About Teen Marriage

It is not a secret that we are not in favor of teen marriages. It is also not a secret that we married young. Bob was 23 and I was...

It is Okay to Go Slow

Bob and I like to travel slowly. We avoid freeways as much as possible. If we see something interesting, we stop to explore. Going slow is not only okay, it is...

Start Thinking About Your Halloween Costumes

Have you thought about what kind of couple costumes you will be wearing this Halloween? If you are still undecided, check out our categorized listing of Halloween costumes for couples....

Is Pregnancy a Reason to Get Married?

We don't think that being pregnant is a good reason to get married -- especially if the mother is still in her teens. While we wish couples much happiness and...