Like your wedding, marriage deservers some planning ahead too! Here, we share the best relationship advice from experts, real couples, and celebrities. Plus, we're revealing the secret(s) to a happy marriage, important conversations you should have before you get married, and what you'll experience during your first year of marriage.
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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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20 Special Date-Night Recipes for Two
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8 Cute Ways to Announce Your Engagement on Instagram
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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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5 Conversations to Have with Both Your Parents and In-Laws Before the Wedding
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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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What to Say When Proposing—Besides the Obvious
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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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Four Tips for Finalizing Your Wedding Design When You and Your Partner Have Drastically Different Styles
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Things You and Your Partner Should Do Separately to Live Together Happily
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A Hobby-Focused Honeymoon Is Good for Your Relationship—Here's Why
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13 Real-Life Love Stories That Will Sweep You Off Your Feet
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Who Comes First After Marriage: Your Parents or Your Spouse?
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14 Entertaining Essentials to Help You Celebrate Valentine's Day in Style
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15 Dos and Don'ts for an Unforgettable Marriage Proposal
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Three Expert-Approved Ways to Sneak in a Private Moment Alone with Your New Spouse on Your Wedding Day
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29 Romantic Places to Propose in New York City
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Here's What to Do If You're Ready for Marriage, but Your Partner Isn't
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How to Deal When Everyone Around You Is Getting Engaged, But You're Not
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28 Beautiful Engagement Photo Ideas
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It's Very Common to Have These 5 Fights During the First 6 Months of Marriage
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What's My Fiancé's Role in the Bridal Shower?
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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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How to Address an Invitation to a Same-Sex Couple
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Gerald McRaney of "This Is Us" Proposed to Wife Delta Burke on Their Second Date
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How to Choose a Couple's Halloween Costume That Pairs Together Perfectly
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Why It's Perfectly Normal to Fight More After Getting Engaged
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7 Ways Your Relationship with Your Sibling Might Change After You Get Married
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Should You Take a Post-Proposal Getaway?
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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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Bridal Shower Gifts Couples Will Actually Use
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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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How to Handle Every Argument Based on Your Partner's Zodiac Sign
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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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Here's How to Successfully Move in Together After a Long-Distance Relationship
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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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6 Things You Should Do Right After He Proposes
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Experts Say These Are the Six Important Values You and Your Partner Should Be Aligned On
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30 Hilarious Valentine's Day Cards
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77 Wedding Arches That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Ceremony
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27 Sweet Ideas for Fall Engagement Photos
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Linen Gifts for Your Fourth Wedding Anniversary
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The Pros and Cons of a Birthday Proposal
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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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How to Be a Great Mother-in-Law
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The Difference Between a Marriage License and a Marriage Certificate, Explained
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This Is Why Men Traditionally Asked Her Parents for Permission to Propose—Is the Reason Still Valid Today?