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 20, 2026 | Relationships
People often say they’ve noticed a troubling pattern: that when serious illness strikes, husbands are more likely to leave than wives. Maybe you’ve heard it in conversation, seen it in your own family, or caught it in passing on social media. The idea raises eyebrows...
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...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 23, 2026 | Relationships
Every couple goes through seasons where they feel in sync with no effort, and others when that closeness feels harder to access. Sometimes it’s the slow creep of daily stressors (work deadlines, parenting, finances… need I say more?) that leaves you running on...
