Married Life

When you're engaged, the idea of "married life" is a mystery to you. What does it really mean and what will yours be like? We try to steer you in the right direction with practical advice on how to have a happy marriage and family life told to us by relationship experts and married couples. Consider this an inside look at what really happens after the honeymoon.
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90 Short and Sweet Love Quotes That Will Speak Volumes at Your Wedding
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18 Anniversary Quotes That Perfectly Sum Up Love and Marriage
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When Is the Right Time to Start Discussing Marriage With Your Partner?
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3 Normal Emotions You Might Feel During Your First Month of Marriage, According to a Psychologist
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A Year-by-Year Guide to Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts
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How Much Alone Time Is Healthy in a Relationship?
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5 Ways You're Jeopardizing Your Relationship With Your Daughter- or Son-In-Law—and Your Child
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3 Healthy Social Media Habits to Follow as Newlyweds, According to a Marriage Therapist
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A Recent Survey Finds That 67% of Americans Watch Shows Their Partner Hates When Home Alone
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A World War II Soldier's Letter Was Just Delivered to His Family—76 Years After It Was Written
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Things You and Your Partner Should Do Separately to Live Together Happily
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Who Comes First After Marriage: Your Parents or Your Spouse?
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Here's What to Do If You're Ready for Marriage, but Your Partner Isn't
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It's Very Common to Have These 5 Fights During the First 6 Months of Marriage
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8 Things That Can Ruin a Marriage
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This Is What Snooping Does to Your Relationship
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Gerald McRaney of "This Is Us" Proposed to Wife Delta Burke on Their Second Date
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7 Ways Your Relationship with Your Sibling Might Change After You Get Married
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Solo Vacations Once You're Married: Weird or Healthy? The Pros Weigh In
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Should Guests Bring Gifts to a Vow Renewal?
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Your Ultimate Marriage License Checklist
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The History of the Wedding Cake Smash
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Six Women Explain How They Decided to (or Not to) Change Their Last Names After Marriage
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Experts Say These Six Body Language Signs Speak to the Strength of Your Relationship
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What It's Really Like When a Younger Sibling Gets Married First
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When Should You Sign Your Marriage License?
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Three Reasons Why You Might Want to Consider Having a Vow Renewal
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Willow Gifts for Your Ninth Wedding Anniversary
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Experts Say These Are the Six Important Values You and Your Partner Should Be Aligned On
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Linen Gifts for Your Fourth Wedding Anniversary
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Relationship Experts' Advice on Overcoming Engagement Anxiety
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Your Fiancé Has Been Married Before, But You Haven't—Here's What You Need to Know
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The Sweetest Cards to Give Your Soon-to-Be Spouse on the Morning of the Wedding
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Your Favorite Celebrity Couples' Wedding Anniversaries
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The Difference Between a Marriage License and a Marriage Certificate, Explained
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Is There a Difference Between Pre-Wedding Jitters and Cold Feet? The Experts Weigh In
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Four Reasons Why People Are Getting Married Later in Life
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Platinum Gifts for Your 20th Wedding Anniversary
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This Is Why Your Marriage License Is So Important
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Three Things to Consider Before Converting to a New Religion for Your Spouse
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10 Songs About Marriage to Consider for Any Part of Your Wedding
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Aluminum Gifts for Your 10th Wedding Anniversary
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Ivory Gifts for Your 14th Wedding Anniversary
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Don't Want Kids? Here's How to Tell Your Partner, According to Experts
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8 Reasons Why It's Worth Starting Off Your Relationship as Friends
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Eight Couples Share Their Wedding Anniversary Traditions
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Porcelain Gifts for Your 18th Wedding Anniversary
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7 Important Topics to Discuss with Your Partner During Premarital Counseling
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Anniversary Photos That Prove Lifelong Love Is Real
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Silk Gifts for Your 12th Wedding Anniversary
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These Are the 10 Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together, Experts Say
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Your Ultimate Name Change Checklist
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Bronze Gifts for Your 19th Wedding Anniversary
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Why Always Needing to Be Right Is Bad for Your Relationship
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Wool Gifts for Your Seventh Wedding Anniversary
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Here's Why Even the Best Marriages Require Work
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Steel Gifts for Your 11th Wedding Anniversary
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The 100 Best Wedding Songs from the Past 100 Years
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Five Signs Your Partner May Need More TLC
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10 Things to Look Forward to After the Wedding
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How to Include Your "How We Met" Story in Your Wedding
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Lace Gifts for Your 13th Wedding Anniversary
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Your First Thanksgiving Dinner