partnership

Dear husband, I don’t thank you enough for all that you do
When I put a pillow over my head and try to pretend it’s your turn to get up, I should stop and thank you for all the (many!) times you’ve comforted her at night.

Dear husband, I miss you
Sometimes I look at you and realize we haven’t had a moment together, alone, in forever.

Dear Wife, do you know how much I appreciate you?
You are superwoman. You may not see it in yourself, but it’s only because you don’t have time to step back and watch yourself in action.

Want to become more forgiving? New study suggests getting married
Raise your hand if your tolerance for dirty dishes left in the sink has gone up. ?

Honestly, my marriage wasn’t ready for a baby
Today I was sad. So I did what any other sane person would do: I dug my wedding dress out of the attic and wore it while I made dinner.

The things I wish my husband knew I needed
I know you’re not a magician and you can’t always know what I need, so I promise to let you know what’s going on inside my head.

To my love—can you believe this life we’ve built?
We're in the world of parenting young children together. A crazy, magical world—one I'm so glad to share with you.

Should New Parents Go To Couples’ Counseling?
An LCSW gives tips on the stresses new parents face and how counseling can help.

Having this one discussion before baby arrives can help your relationship
The time to make big parenting decisions isn’t when you’re already sleep-deprived.

The one thing you have to let go to keep your marriage strong
When people ask for advice from my same-sex marriage, this is what I say...

New parents: Stop feeling guilty about fighting—it’s normal
New research shows there is reason for your shorter fuse—but there are also ways to reduce the tension.

Dear husband: Thank you for having faith in me
Even when I didn’t always have faith in myself. ?

An ode to my husband’s sweatpants
Thank God I stole these from my husband because really—what would my life be without them?

Passion + parenting can co-exist—and here’s how
Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

I didn’t know I could love my husband more—and then he became a dad
This is the messiest, sleepiest, craziest time—and that’s when you realize what a good thing you really have.

How you + your partner can always be on the same team—even in times of conflict
Based on research, this powerful method can transform barriers of hurt and misunderstanding into bridges of connection.

The one thing any couple can do for a better connection
Ask what is true about your partner today—not five years ago.

When you’re too exhausted for date night, that’s when you need it most
Balancing parenting and dating your spouse can be hard. But what did we sign up for? Something easy?

4 ways parents can balance family + couple time
Studies show the amount of fun couples have together is correlated to marital success.

Dear Husband: Most of all, thank you for the things no one asked you to do
“Thank you” often goes without saying—when it actually deserves to be said the most.