Over the years, I’ve shared 15 Things Couples Should Do Before Moving in Together, 17 things every couple must discuss before they get married, and 20 Things Everyone Should Do Before Having Kids. Today I have a new list for a new milestone many of us are experiencing – some for the first time ever…
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Let’s be honest: family holiday get-togethers can be extraordinarily stressful even under the best circumstances. Fortunately, I’ve got some tried and true tips to help you survive the season with your sanity in tact. 1. Practice Avoidance You’re a grown-up and you don’t have to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas or Hanukkah with your family if…
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Let’s be honest — Valentine’s Day kind of sucks for a lot of us. There’s the disappointment of being let down, the pressure to measure up, and all the weight of unmet expectations and the baggage of crappy Valentine’s Day pasts. Plus, this year there aren’t even conversations hearts! But fear not, friends! There is…
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In answer to the letter titled “How do I know if I absolutely want kids?” posted on Oct 11th, you wrote: “Without Woman A or Woman B, you can still have a rich and full life ahead of you. You don’t even have to have a long-term relationship to enjoy the second half of your…
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This article, first published in August, 2012, as “15 Things Every Couple MUST Discuss Before Getting Married,” has been updated as of March, 2018, and is now titled “17 Things Every Couple MUST Discuss Before Getting Married.” I’ve been writing an advice column in some shape or form for close to fourteen years now, and…
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