Whether you’re trying to rationalize it to yourself or explain to other people, sometimes you just need a well-informed reason why you just don’t want to get married. Not everyone wants – or needs – to tie the knot to live a fulfilled, happy life. A lot of people marry…
It may seem like all bets are off when you and your partner start going at it in an argument. But out of respect and love for each other, it’s important to follow a few rules of engagement so that you both fight fair. The first and most important rule…
When you meet the person of your dreams, he or she may seem like the total package – perfect in every way. We all know that’s not the case, but in the throes of a passionate relationship, the little flaws can be overlooked. That’s a good thing, until you get…
As couples plan their weddings, virtually everything gets documented on camera, from the moment of engagement to the family photos and candid reception shots. A photographer is there to capture every memorable moment of the special day, and some companies are going beyond the reception sendoff these days. An emerging…
When you’re thinking about celebrating an upcoming wedding with the bride-to-be, a bachelorette party comes to mind, complete with strippers, penis-shaped lollipops, suggestively named shots, and lots and lots of drinking. Right? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, lots of brides and their best buds are…
It’s one of the oldest debates in history – can men and women really just be friends? According to mother of feminism Mary Wollstonecraft, the answer was an emphatic “no!” Wollstonecraft herself believed that platonic friendships were usually a stepping stone for more insidious behavior. And maybe she’s right. Even…
It can be one of the most challenging relationships you face in your life – we’re talking about the one you have with your mom. She likely was the first person you met when you entered the world, and as the years pass, the relationship is bound to change –…
It’s obvious to outsiders when a relationship is simply unhealthy for all those involved. Witnessing friends or family members who are involved with toxic partners is tough to see – a strong woman who now walks on eggshells, feels terrible about herself…the list goes on. But when your own mate…
Most people know about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Many kids learn about them in school, and people of a certain age remember the fear of AIDS in the ’80s and ’90s all too well. However, even armed with this knowledge, the prevalence of STDs is higher than ever, according…
Most of the time, it’s obvious when your relationship has reached a rough patch. But for married people who have taken vows that end in “…so long as you both shall live,” it can be hard to let go of a marriage, at least not without a fight. Take a…