Marriage

The Romance in "Devil Wears Prada 2" Was Underwhelming — and That's Kind of the Point

May 5, 2026

The Romance in "Devil Wears Prada 2" Was Underwhelming — and That's Kind of the Point

There's so much to love about the "Devil Wears Prada 2": the little winks to iconic lines from the original film ("that's all"); a dazzling display of designer fashion; and, of course, the incredible core cast who can really do no wrong (Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, I'm looking at you).

A 19-Year Marriage Is Not a Failure — Even If It Ends In Divorce

Sep 30, 2025

A 19-Year Marriage Is Not a Failure — Even If It Ends In Divorce

If Nicole Kidman's reported split from longtime husband Keith Urban teaches us anything, it's that it's time to stop forcing our romantic relationships into the failure/success paradigm.

In Sickness, in Health, and in . . . Debt? Why You Should Get Married Anyway

Aug 25, 2025

In Sickness, in Health, and in . . . Debt? Why You Should Get Married Anyway

For all the cultural norms that Gen Z has blown up, they agree marriage remains life's most important milestone.

How "Relationship Anarchists" Are Redefining Modern Love

Aug 18, 2025

How "Relationship Anarchists" Are Redefining Modern Love

You might have heard the term "relationship escalator" before — often used to describe the traditional progression of a romance from first date to monogamous relationship to moving in together to marriage to parenthood.

Solo Parenting vs. Single Parenting: What's the Difference?

Aug 12, 2025

Solo Parenting vs. Single Parenting: What's the Difference?

Throughout most of modern history, the script for parenthood has been pretty straightforward: get married, bear children, raise children, take a cruise to Aruba, die.

I Went Through a "Sleep Divorce," and It Was Amazing For My Marriage

Jul 28, 2025

I Went Through a "Sleep Divorce," and It Was Amazing For My Marriage

My husband is my best friend.

Leather and Lace: Kink Weddings Are a New Way to Say "I Do"

Jul 10, 2025

Leather and Lace: Kink Weddings Are a New Way to Say "I Do"

Forget the white dress and vanilla vows.

When a Sexless Marriage Doesn't Need Fixing

Jul 1, 2025

When a Sexless Marriage Doesn't Need Fixing

For many couples, the phrase "sexless marriage" is enough to send them into a spiral.

How My Husband and I Stay Intimate While Living Completely Apart

May 5, 2025

How My Husband and I Stay Intimate While Living Completely Apart

When I tell my new friend on a trip to Paris that my husband and I don't live together full-time, she responds, "Wow, good for you.

Lavender Marriage Might Be a Blueprint For Queer Liberation Under Trump

Feb 26, 2025

Lavender Marriage Might Be a Blueprint For Queer Liberation Under Trump

After decades away from the spotlight, lavender marriage has had quite a busy few years.

Why Some Couples Are Joining the "Living Apart Together" Movement

Jan 15, 2025

Why Some Couples Are Joining the "Living Apart Together" Movement

Imagine a world where you never fight with your partner about washing dishes or laundry or whose turn it is to clean the bathroom.

Why Do Husbands of Breadwinner Wives Struggle to Pull Their Weight at Home?

Dec 5, 2024

Why Do Husbands of Breadwinner Wives Struggle to Pull Their Weight at Home?

Dirty dishes left in the sink, an overflowing laundry basket, the simple question "What's for dinner?" If you're in an unbalanced marriage, these simple things might make one member of the couple cringe.