marriage

Marriage rates around the world have been declining, and there are all sorts of theories about why it's happening.

Over at Jezebel, Hugo Schwyzer, a professor of gender studies, explores the idea that it's better to settle for someone who loves you more than you love them.

When you're in those blissful early stages of love, it's hard to imagine what could possibly happen to upset the lovely world you've created. How could it possibly go wrong?

Fears about finances can sabotage even the strongest of unions - and it's not just when the bills pile up. Couples who have different spending and saving habits have to learn how to communicate about money or their otherwise happy relationship can quickly hit the skids.

My husband’s been on a tear around the house lately. I woke up Sunday morning to his brave proclamation that, despite having decided on a colour or doing any prep, today we were painting the front porch. Today!