As our kids have gotten older and we’ve had more opportunities to spend time together as a couple, we have started traveling much more. It’s been a lot of fun to experience new places together, and we’ve had new challenges to work through and memories to cherish along the way. Being in unfamiliar situations can
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And then she said, “I want a divorce.” Maybe you’ve heard this story before. From the outside, a divorce looks sudden, but the decision was often made long ago. From the outside, this looks sudden and unexpected. They looked happy enough. The Facebook pictures from their last anniversary dinner show a couple laughing over a
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The Power of Laughter in Long-Term Relationships During our recent trip to Cincinnati, OH, I was reminded of how different our relationship is now compared to the beginning, over 25 years ago. One of the ways that we initially connected was through laughter. We’ve never had exactly the same sense of humor; my husband enjoys
The One Mindset Shift That Change Will Change the Course of Your Conflict Disagreements are inevitable; painful disconnection is not. When couples handle conflict well, they don’t just survive arguments—they grow from them. Even the biggest, hardest-to-solve problem is a chance to work together and create a solution that fits both of you. Reconnecting after
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TL:DR Why does it feel like we’re living in two different worlds? If you’ve ever wondered this about your relationship, you’re not alone—especially if one or both of you are neurodiverse. All couples, at some point, struggle to communicate clearly, solve problems, and feel close. For neurodiverse couples, those struggles can feel more intense. Not
Remember when having fun together was effortless? Inside jokes, stolen kisses, spontaneous adventures, or staying up late talking and laughing. Somewhere between work deadlines, responsibilities, and unsolved relationship challenges, playfulness faded—and so did some of the easygoing closeness. Routines can dull romance, and everyday stress can make partners feel like they’re managing logistics instead of
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Love stories often follow a familiar script: boy meets girl, they fall madly in love, and live happily ever after. But real-life relationships are rarely so straightforward. Sometimes, love evolves in unexpected ways, and the traditional markers of romance may take a backseat. For couples choosing sexless marriages, the story is one of resilience, adaptation,
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10 Practical Things You Can Do Alone to Reconnect, Repair, and Rebuild—Starting Today Yes, one person can improve a marriage. This article outlines 10 research-informed strategies you can implement—starting today—to reconnect, reduce conflict, and bring positive change to your relationship, even if you’re the only one actively working on it right now. It’s scary when