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The unexpected reason marriage improved my finances

What “for richer or poorer” meant for my young husband + me.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

3 ways to care for your marriage when baby comes along

Couples make a huge mistake—often with noble intent—when they don’t make time for one another after the baby arrives.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

3 things trying to conceive taught me about my wife + marriage

My wife and I grew so much closer to each other during the period of time when we were trying to conceive. 

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

4 things I learned to do for my marriage after having children

#1—Read each other’s stress cues and be gentle.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Two easy steps to reignite the spark in your marriage as a new mama

You can have a height of passion that matches the depth of your love, but you have to create it, mama.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

The 8 essential skills of every happy marriage

#1—Communicate directly. It may be obvious, but it’s surprising how people expect their partners to be mind-readers.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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How to flip the switch in your marriage—focus on the positive, not the negative

4 tips from the experts to focus on the good in your partner. #1—be conscious of your words and behaviors.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Totally Married podcaster Elizabeth Laime: How love changes after baby #2

Totally Married is an honest, relateable & funny podcast on marriage in today’s world. Elizabeth takes our questions.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Money + Marriage: How to tackle the topic as a team

We spoke with nationally recognized financial expert Lauren Lyons Cole about how to talk about money in your marriage

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Being kind vs. being right: 5 tips to fight fair and know when to surrender

Our love expert helped us gain some perspective on when we should end that terrible fight and strategies to do so.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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