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My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Kim Kardashian on Kanye West: ‘I think so many husbands feel neglected when you start having kids’

Kim Kardashian shares insights on how parenting affects relationships and why husbands may feel overlooked after kids arrive.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
man and woman standing

Pregnancy is hard—but also so life-changing I wish you could experience it too

Because the physical changes are just a tiny part of what's going on inside of me. They are a constant reminder that my entire life—my entire identity—is about to change too.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
man and woman with children

In these hectic days of parenting, I really miss you darling

I didn't know that I could sleep next to you every night and still miss you.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
man and woman laughing

The secret to a strong marriage? Someone who makes you laugh

Marriage and love and parenting and living together and life, in general, isn't always easy.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
woman breastfeeding partner support

Partners who do this one (simple) thing can improve moms’ breastfeeding rates

When the co-parent does chores and cooking, mama has time to focus on feeding the baby and getting the rest she needs to keep her milk supply up.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
two women looking at each other

My darling, our love is a lot of small things that make up one big thing—our family

Our love looks different than it once did—but we're thriving in big ways and little ways—together, every day.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
man carrying a baby

Thank you for showing our boys what it takes to be a real man

Thank you for wiping away their tears, and showing them that expressing their feelings is healthy and important.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
dad kissing daughter on the cheek

To my husband: You were born to raise a daughter

I may never know what comes next as a parent, but one thing I do: You will always be there to catch her.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
man and woman looking at a baby

5 Tips to babyproof your relationship

Baby's arrival can change your relationship for the better, not worse!

Updated Sep. 01, 2022
dad sitting in bed with kids

Watching you be a dad is more amazing than I ever thought it would be

I'm so proud of you, and I'm proud of what we're building together every day.

Updated May. 19, 2022
woman hugging partner as he does laundry

Marriage is: Choosing each other again and again (and again)

When it's beautiful and inspiring, when it's hard and tiring, when it's fun and adventurous, when it's mundane and monotonous.

Updated May. 24, 2024
couple snuggling on the couch

Dear husband: You often get the worst of me, but I still love you first

Because motherhood can sometimes be this all-consuming thing that leaves me with next to nothing left to give anyone else.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
couple walking through the snow holding hands - dear husband

Dear husband: When it was hard to love you

On a good day, love can be challenging. In a good month, even more so. But what about if we are talking longer?

Updated Mar. 27, 2023
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