Articles
Lighter reads on life together. For the research, see the guides.
ArticleRunning a Home TogetherThe Calendar Shuffle: A Battle Royale for Your Sanity"Are you free Saturday?" It sounds like a simple question. Five words. Should take about three seconds to answer. But in a modern relationship, it's actually the opening move in a digital scavenger hunt.
ArticleRunning a Home TogetherThe Household CEO ProblemIn most households, someone becomes the de facto manager. The one who knows when we're running low on laundry detergent. The one tracking when the car registration expires.
ArticleChore Charts Aren't Just for KidsYes, we're suggesting you make a chore chart. No, this isn't an insult to your maturity. Hear us out.
ArticleCommunication & ConnectionHow Was Your Day? (And Why It Matters)"How was your day?" "Fine." End of conversation. Sound familiar? It's the most common exchange in relationships—and the least useful.
ArticleRunning a Home TogetherThe 15-Minute Weekly Meeting That Could Save Your RelationshipYes, we're suggesting you schedule a meeting with your partner. No, this isn't corporate relationship advice. It works.
ArticleLet's Talk About Sex, Baby (Without It Being Awkward)Why is it that the people who are most comfortable being physically intimate often find it hardest to talk about what they want?
ArticleLife Stages & ChangesYour Long-Distance Relationship Doesn't Have to SuckLong-distance relationships have a reputation for being hard. They are. But 'hard' doesn't mean 'doomed.'
ArticleCommunication & ConnectionDate Night In: 10 Ideas That Aren't Just "Netflix and Chill"Look, there's nothing wrong with Netflix. But if your idea of quality time has devolved into silently scrolling through options for 45 minutes before giving up and looking at your phones, it might be time for a refresh.
ArticleRunning a Home TogetherHow to Survive a Home Renovation Without Breaking UpThey say renovating together is one of the most stressful things a couple can do. Having lived through it, we can confirm: they're right.
ArticleGrowing TogetherLet's Build a Future (No, Really, Let's Get a Corkboard)When was the last time you and your partner talked about what you actually want from life—not next week, or next year, but the big picture?
ArticleMoney TogetherMoney Talks (And Why Yours Needs to Happen More Often)Money is one of the top sources of relationship conflict. It's also one of the most avoided topics in many relationships.
ArticleConflict, Trust & RepairFighting Fair: A GuideYou're going to fight. Every couple does. The question isn't whether you'll have conflict—it's how you'll handle it.
ArticleFamily & ParentingWhen Your Partner's Family Drives You NutsYou fell in love with your partner. You didn't necessarily sign up for their family. But here we are.
ArticleRunning a Home TogetherMorning Routines That Don't End in Chaos (or Divorce)Mornings are a pressure cooker. You're half-awake, pressed for time, and navigating shared spaces with someone who has their own rhythms and requirements.
ArticleCommunication & ConnectionWhen Your Partner Needs Space (And It Feels Like Rejection)"I need some time alone." If those words trigger anxiety, defensiveness, or a sinking feeling, you're not alone. But your partner needing space isn't rejection.
ArticleFamily & ParentingThe Holiday Hostage SituationWhere are we spending Christmas? It's a question that has derailed more conversations than any other. The holiday hostage situation is real.
ArticleRunning a Home TogetherWho Remembers the Birthdays?Quick quiz: When is your partner's mother's birthday? What about your sister-in-law? If you know all of these, you're probably the person who Remembers the Birthdays.
ArticleWork & CareersTwo Careers, One RelationshipOnce upon a time, the standard model was simple: one partner's career took priority. That model is increasingly obsolete.
ArticleCommunication & ConnectionYour Friendships Matter (Yes, Even Now)When you're in a serious relationship, it's easy to let friendships slide. This is understandable. It's also a problem.
ArticleCommunication & ConnectionTravel Planning for Couples Who've Almost Killed Each Other on HolidayTravel is supposed to be romantic. In reality, travel also involves flight delays, lost luggage, wrong turns, and spending more time together than you normally do while navigating unfamiliar situations.