See our latest posts about our experiences adjusting to marriage. We share our stories about newlywed life, including handling money, planning for the future, communication and everything in between.
Getting married is one of the most wonderful and terrifying experiences we can have in our life. Finding that perfect partner to share all your future dreams and adventures with is magical, but it definitely comes with its own set of challenges. Some of which you never even expect.
When you decide to share your life with someone and get married, the romance of it all can distract you from the practical things you’ll need to figure out. Like, how will you manage your money? Are you going to have children? Where will you live? Planning for retirement. Whose family will you spend the holidays with? The list goes on!
What Mike and I figured out pretty quickly is that adjusting to marriage during the newlywed phase wasn’t as easy as we’d hoped. While there is definitely a honeymoon period, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. We had already tackled some of the big issues when we first started dating, like whether or not to have children, but there was so much to deal with. The road hasn’t always been easy, but with solid communication and a lot of patience we’ve made it through to the other side, and are working together to create the marriage and life we dream of.
Have you ever shared your frustrations about something in your life only to have the person immediately respond by telling you what to do? I don’t know about you - but it drives me absolutely crazy. Sometimes I just want to bitch and moan, and have someone validate my feelings…
When you're in a long-term relationship you run the risk of taking your partner for granted and forgetting to tell them how much you appreciate them. Here are 5 ways you can show your appreciation for your spouse and give your relationship a boost.
Money and budgeting can be a scary thing for newlyweds. Some of you might have even tried to ignore it altogether in hopes that it would just work itself out. But, if you really want your marriage to succeed, you're going to have to deal with it head-on. In fact,…
Having a regular date night is one of the surest ways to stay connected with your spouse. But, it's easy to put off date night when you're trying to save money. Date night doesn't have to be expensive. Here are 101 cheap or free date night ideas you can do this weekend!
Let’s face it; we are creatures of habit. When you're in a long-term relationship it's easy to fall into the familiar and comfortable which can ultimately lead to a relationship rut. Being spontaneous in your relationship is one of the most exciting things in the beginning, but gone are the…
So, you still haven't gotten a Valentine's Day Gift. No need to stress, we've got you covered. We've rounded up the best last-minute Valentine's Day gifts that aren't flowers and chocolate, and are much more thoughtful and romantic. Treat your sweetie to a date night at home, or snag one of…
At the beginning of your relationship, you may have noticed a few quirks about your partner or silly habits they had. In the grand scheme of things they weren't that important; so you overlooked them. You may have even found them cute or endearing to some degree. Well, that was…
Rule #1... do shots during your ceremony! Kidding. Those shot glasses are filled with water and we timed it to The Proclaimers, I'm gonna be. You know the line, "If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be... Anywho. How many times have you heard that the first year…