by Erika Palmer | Aug 25, 2026 | Communication, dating
Wedding planning is somewhere around 400 decisions, most of them about one single day. Marriage is more like 40,000, spread over decades, and I promise you none of the napkin ones will matter by your first Christmas. My husband Will and I have been making those...
by Vivian Oberling | Mar 25, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
Amid all the excitement of getting engaged, it’s easy for couples to get swept up in the whirlwind—crafting announcements, responding to congratulatory texts, and dreaming up what kind of wedding they want. But in the midst of all that joy and planning, it’s often...
by Vivian Oberling | Mar 5, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
You get engaged, the champagne is popped, and suddenly—everyone has advice and expectations. Your mom assumes you’ll have a big church wedding, while your dad is already envisioning a five-tier cake. Your best friend insists on being maid of honor (despite being...
by Vivian Oberling | Feb 21, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
Prenups tend to carry a bad reputation, or at the very least a heavy dose of skepticism. For many, even uttering the word prenup feels like it’s jinxing the relationship. It doesn’t help that popular culture tends to paint them as a romance killer or as the automatic...
by Vivian Oberling | Feb 7, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
Getting engaged is thrilling. You’re choosing your partner, celebrating your commitment, and envisioning the life you’ll build together. But engagement isn’t just about planning the wedding—it’s also a chance to prepare for the marriage itself: learning how to...
by Vivian Oberling | Feb 6, 2026 | Communication, Relationships
As we grow up, we’re absorbing ideas about marriage from everywhere—our parents/caregivers, romantic comedies, friends, Instagram feeds, and our community’s culture. By the time we get to the point where marriage becomes an option, we’ve all built a picture in our...
