"It's wild how someone can pay hardly anything to become an officiant and perform a marriage with a signature, but once ...

Money is one of the leading causes of stress in a marriage. Financial disagreements can create significant tension between partners, whether it’s about how much to spend, save or invest. Before ...

More couples are choosing to test the waters before saying "I do" than ever before, foregoing some of the marriage traditions of the past, like waiting until after the wedding to move in together.

It is disheartening to look at the sad statistics these days when it comes to the divorce rate compared with the number of actual successful marriages. As a divorce and relationship coach for women, I ...

After reading a 2021 study that reexamined the long-propagated myth that couples who live together before marriage have a higher chance of divorce, I felt ridiculously triumphant, wagging my finger in ...

Planning to move in with your partner before marriage is a significant decision that can have long-lasting effects on your relationship and your future together. While some couples may see ...

God loves sex. He really LOVES sex. He created sex and declared it, “good.” I say this often to my children (teens and college-age), and much to their dismay, because I want them to understand the ...

It's important to have these conversations before you tie the knot. Discussing finances early, including debt, savings, and spending habits, can prevent misunderstandings and reduce future stress.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Getting engaged tends to come with a flood of good feeling, ring photos, cake tastings, a growing guest list. What often gets ...

The truth is, it’s almost impossible to talk about everything before marriage. Even couples who spend years dating still get surprised by things that come up in marriage. However, there are key ...

Different strokes for different folks as TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN, in this piece, dissects the pros and cons of getting pregnant before marriage Traditionally, marriage comes before pregnancy but in recent ...