"He's going to ask my daddy for permission the next time we see him," the girls behind me on the subway giggled. The one speaking, in a clearly Southern accent, was thrilled. She was going to get married. She knew it. She had approved it. And yet, for some reason, she still needed her father's

My husband and I met at 24, got married at 26, and had our daughter at 29. Now we're both 34, and we've probably only had sex six or so times in the past year. And honestly? We're perfectly happy. It's something I wouldn't ever tell my friends, but it works for our marriage. My husband is my best

No matter how long you've been with your partner, you might find yourself wishing you had your own pad. You know, one that wasn't littered with his dirty socks all over the floor or where you could cook whatever cuisine you please, no matter that lingering smell he loathes. But once you say "I do,"

Most of us think compatibility and love are the greatest predictors of marital success, but research keeps proving otherwise. Or at least, there are a whole bunch of factors that supposedly determine whether you stay hitched or end up splitting. Like how big your wedding is or how long you

As counterintuitive as this may sound,  there are in fact some things worth lying about to your significant other, at least until after you're married. Why rock the boat by telling your girlfriend she showers like a common canine? Or risk losing her by revealing your obsession with all things Star