I believe baby planning should be talked about as soon as you say “Yes, I will marry you!” Besides deciding that you both want children, you both have to truly be ready to be a parent and have a plan…
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There are many ways that a second honeymoon can bring romance back into a marriage. When both partners are willing to try and recapture the spark in their marriage is a good start to fix a marriage. This is because…
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On the first date with the person who you would marry there was a moment when you hoped there would be a second date. Later, at another point you both reached a stage of never wanting to be away from…
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Romance came easily in the beginning.  It’s what brought the two of you together and lead to that happy moment of your wedding day.  The wedding planning was fun, exciting and the moment when you formalized your love for each…
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My wife and I have very different tastes when it comes to home decor, but we’ve managed to combine them in a way that our guests say is impressive, and pleases us very much. We use a few simple rules…
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Some people believe that we can develop our relationships after getting married. It is not unacceptable because one can develop relationships with each other after getting married too, which may last longer. On the other hand, majority of the people…
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Newlyweds are often surprised to find that the division of household chores is something that can be difficult to work out. Often, there is no attempt to make an equitable division, and this creates hard feelings on the part of…
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Setting goals for you to reach as a couple is extremely important and should be done by every couple. You’ll need to sit down with your spouse or intended if you haven’t married yet and each draw up a list…
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In its broadest sense, success in marriage is largely dependent on the degree of intimacy between the married partners. To begin with, we need to realize that marriage is a serious commitment; it is most certainly not a trial run….
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I think every married couple will have that day when the reality kicks in and “the honeymoon is over”. To many this is a hard day and if you realize that you will expect very different things in life is…
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I was a newlywed nine years ago. I am still married to the lovely woman I wed that day, so we made it through those early squabbles. Here is how my wife and I dealt with those newlywed squabbles. *Start…
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While it is thought that married people should be completely honest with one another there are certain things that are better left unsaid. When something is not pertinent to your current relationship and has no affect on it, you may…
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Every newlywed couple deserves a honeymoon getaway. There are so many fabulous places that choosing one sometimes comes down to what the couple can afford and how much time they have for getting away. Everyone would love to go to…
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Oh, if I would only know the right way! I must admit that my mother is not so crazy about my husband and a father of her grand children.. There is so many ways I have disappointed my mother. I…
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Dreams are ephemeral as are Dream Men. They come quite unexpectedly, without explanation, rhyme or reason. They are often hard to figure out and ultimately prove frustrating. Worse, they sometimes morph into nightmares, gone once one wakes up, but not…
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My wife and I honeymooned on a cruise ship, and it was the luckiest thing we ever did. Because, on that cruise we met a couple who had managed to hang on to their newlywed bliss through more than fifty…
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If you are a newlywed, it can be assumed that you’ve already discussed whether or not you want children, and are now in the next stage of planning the whens. Just as I would recommend knowing someone at least a…
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Most marriages start off under a cloud of happiness. Your feet barely touch the ground as you float through blissful days surpassing all others. Suddenly, storming days darken your doorsteps and the clouds of happiness vanishes, leaving behind enough anger,…
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To understand your family’s disapproval of your spouse, you must first understand their motive. It’s never a good idea to either immediately dismiss or accept your family’s concerns without first offering an open mind and unbiased ear. Are your loved…
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One book that every bride and groom, in the midst of honeymoon bliss, should take time to read is “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” , by John Gray. Reading this book while in the midst of newlywed…
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Setting goals together is one of the ways that you can keep your marriage strong.  It helps you to know one another better.  It helps to keep both of you on the same page.  It helps you to learn more…
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When trying to cope with your relatives disliking your spouse, you have to remember that there’s always a reason they don’t like the person who you married. And the first thing you should do is to ask the one person…
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 The secret to newlywed bliss is to lower your expectations. The person you married cannot meet all of your needs, and it is unrealistic to expect that he or she can meet them. As the harsh realities of life happen,…
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Jealousy can come in many varieties, shapes, and forms in a relationship. For some people, it can be a flattering idea while it has the potential to be dangerous. Jealousy can often be a linking form to control and isn’t…
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As a newlywed you may be on cloud nine. You may wonder if you’ll be able to stay there, or if the realities of life will set in and start bringing you back down to earth. Well, the good news…
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Second honeymoons are one way to bring back the romance in your marriage and spice things up. The daily grind of jobs, raising children, paying bills and juggling finances can cause a great deal of stress. With stress comes exhaustion…
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Most people think about the day they will say “I do” to that significant other.  Girls often have their wedding planned long before the groom comes into the picture.  Along with those thoughts come expectations, often unrealistic expectations.  So how…
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You had your fairytale wedding, and now your prince (or princess) charming is forever by your side. You are right where you want to be in your life. So, why do you feel so tense? Because, while you are happy…
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At the onset of every relationship, both parties are doing their very best to impress. The wine may be flowing, the roses and chocolates may be many, and the walks beneath the star filled haloed moon will be thrilling indeed….
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To get married, thus becoming a newlywed, and not have discussed the concept of “a family” is crazy! It is something that you need to consider prior to marriage, otherwise things can go pear-shaped, sooner or later. You don’t have…
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