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 | Jan 29, 2025 | Communication, dating, Divorce, Elopement, Eloping, Gig Economy, marriage, Prenuptial Agreements, Raising Children
When Emma and Josh matched on the-app-that-won’t-be-named, they never imagined they would end up engaged and planning the next chapter of their lives together. Another unexpected twist? Emma bringing up the idea of a prenuptial agreement. “Why is she already planning...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 15, 2025 | dating
Congratulations, you’re on a first date! Whether it’s a coffee shop, a cozy wine bar, or a delicious ramen spot, one thing is clear: you’re not here to waste time. You’re tired of the first dates that go nowhere; you’re looking for a partner whose values align with...
by Vivian Oberling | Dec 5, 2024 | dating
Despite its name, breadcrumbing has nothing to do with cooking. As more communication with potential partners migrates to the online world, people are being exposed to behaviors like breadcrumbing and the “slow fade” or “ghosting.” While it may sound harmless,...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 30, 2024 | Communication, dating
Did you know text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships? Even though sometimes texting can get a bad rap, it’s actually such a powerful tool for maintaining connections with loved ones. Don’t think of text as a...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 14, 2024 | Communication, dating
Whether you’ve been together for six months or years, romance is essential to a healthy relationship. Most people may not realize that romance can look different across the stages of your relationship, and it takes work. But that excitement and mystery can be...
