engagement
Book Recommendations for Engagement and Marriage Prep
What my new husband and I found most helpful
Using Introspection to Shed Light on Big Decisions
Learning to check in with yourself
Dating Unscripted: Finding Peace in the Unknowns
Freeing ourselves and our relationships from the tyranny of our own fears.
When She Knew: It's Good to Need Him
Knowing he was "the one" never came from one big moment—but hundreds of little ones.
These Tips from a Divorce Lawyer Will Help You Find Your Most Compatible Match
After years of seeing couples split, this lawyer has figured out what makes marriage stick.
Nope, Your Engagement Shouldn’t Be a Total Surprise—Here’s Why
You shouldn’t be in shock.
From an Expert: Be Utterly Transparent About These Five Things Before You Get Married
We really hope Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have asked each other these five questions!
'He's Taking Forever!' And Other Things People Say to Women In Long-Term Relationships
The line between ‘friendly curiosity’ and ‘nunya biznuss’ is thin.
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5 Tips For Finding Out Where Your Relationship is Going
If you’re wondering if you're on the same page, read this.
5 Things These Women Wished They Knew Before Getting Engaged
If they could go back, they would do things differently.
3 Reasons He Hasn’t Proposed Yet (That Aren’t Red Flags for Your Relationship)
Um, excuse me. I told you my ring size.
When You Start Wondering If (and When) He’s Going to Propose, Try Doing This
Don’t just wait around.
Gentlemen Speak: 4 Signs He Might Be About to Propose
It might be time to get that manicure.
I Was Engaged Twice, and This Is Why the First One Didn’t Work
I didn’t know what I was missing.
‘My Parents Don’t Like the Man I Want to Marry’—an Expert’s Advice
It’s normal to want your parents’ approval.
Gentlemen Speak: Advice from a Groom-to-Be on How to Get Your Fiancé’s Help with Wedding Planning
You don’t have to do it all by yourself.
4 Adorable Proposal Stories from Over the Holidays
Three unsuspected celebs and one super-creative New Yorker were involved in some of the holiday’s cutest engagements.
20 Engagement Gift Ideas for Your Guy Based on the 5 Love Languages
He gave you a ring; now it’s your turn to find a gift that will make your fiancé feel loved.
New Research Proves Women’s Intuition Really Matters Before the Wedding Day
Pre-wedding-day jitters can be quite telling.
5 Things Your Engagement Can Teach You About Building a Happy Marriage
Engagement gives you a glimpse into married life that you just don’t get while marriage is still a hypothetical.
This Monthly Ritual Will Refresh Your Marriage
Make this ritual a regular part of your lives together to make sure you don’t take each other for granted.
5 Tips From Real Women on How to Use Your Engagement Wisely
It can be a struggle to balance wedding planning with marriage prep, but it can be done.
Is There an Ideal Length of Time for an Engagement? Real Women Weigh In
I talked to a dozen women to find out what worked for them and what they would have done differently when it came to setting a wedding date.
Real Women Tell Us the Worst Marriage Advice They Ever Received
Some advice is helpful, and some is actually harmful.