Anniversary Gifts with a Twist

by Ashley Evanson
Wedding anniversaries are the perfect opportunity for married couples to express and celebrate their love for each other. Tradition goes that for each anniversary there is a specific material to be given—increasing in strength and value—which symbolizes the dedication and investment of the relationship. Not to mention, legend has it that corresponding certain substances with a specific number of years brings luck. Read more >

Dealing with My Husband’s Anger

by Dr. Elia Gourgouris
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Parenting a Blended Family

by Dr. Elia Gourgouris
This is our second marriage, and we both have very different parenting styles. How do we avoid this ruining another marriage? Read more >

Seasons of Marriage

by Dr. Elia Gourgouris
Nature has her seasons—summer, fall, winter, spring—but so does each marriage. How do we make it through each—and love it? The following are suggestions on how to thrive, not just survive. Read more >

Ask Dr. Elia

by Dr. Elia Gourgouris
My husband thinks I'm "too churchy," but our religion is my whole life! What can I do to help our marriage? Read more >

Making Valentine's Day Shine

by LDS Living Staff
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Fresh Dating Ideas

by LDS Living Staff
It's date night. You've got a sitter, and you and your sweetheart have exactly two and a half hours of alone time. Now what should you do? Read more >

Tying Another Knot

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AS LATTER-DAY SAINTS, WE ENTER INTO marriage with strong commitment and great hopes for a long, joyful relationship in this life and the next. However, whether through divorce or the death of a spouse, many Church members find themselves unexpectedly single again. Some are able to move forward by falling in love and remarrying. And while second marriages come with many unique challenges, such as blending families and overcoming grief, they can be both successful and rewarding. Here are some insights from six people who have graciously agreed to share some of their greatest challenges and greatest joys of second marriages with us. Read more >

Tying Another Knot

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As Latter-day Saints, we enter into marriage with strong commitment and great hopes for a long, joyful relationship in this life and the next. However, whether through divorce or the death of a spouse, many Church members find themselves unexpectedly single again. Some are able to move forward by falling in love and remarrying. And while second marriages come with many unique challenges, such as blending families and overcoming grief, they can be both successful and rewarding. Here are some insights from six people who have graciously agreed to share some of their greatest challenges and greatest joys of second marriages with us. Read more >

Hot Cakes: The Top Ten Wedding Cake Trends

by April E. Osborn
Your wedding cake is the centerpiece of your entire reception, so just like everything else, you'll want to make sure that it reflects exactly what you want. Your individual taste will determine what kind of cake you choose, but in order to make that choice an educated one, here's a collection of ten wedding cake trends for 2008. Read more >

Including Everyone in Your Temple Wedding

by Dawn Frandsen
A temple wedding is a joyous occasion, but friends and family members who can't be present for the ceremony can sometimes feel hurt and excluded. Here are some ways to help your special day be special for everyone. Read more >

Flower Power: The Bride's Flower How-to Guide

by LDS Living Staff
If you're planning a wedding this spring, you've probably got flowers on the brain, along with a few other things. So here's a guide to help you choose what kind of flowers you'll have and who'll wear them. Read more >

Keeping the Magic Alive in Marriage

by Merrilee Boyack
Life can get pretty hectic. With kids, jobs, and Church callings all vying for our attention, sometimes our marital relationships unwittingly fall to the bottom of the priority list. Here are some ways to keep the magic alive in marriage no matter how long you've been together. Read more >

Creative Dating

by April E. Osborn
Running out of date ideas right when you're supposed to be at the top of your romantic game? Here are some ideas that might spark your dating creativity. Read more >

Ten Tips for a Happy Marriage

by Neli A. Rogers, MS, LMFT
Most people believe marriage is important and that the family is the fundamental unit of society. People get married with great hopes to "live happily ever after," but it is not easy to maintain the love and happiness they experienced during courtship in the day-to-day struggles of married life. Read more >