When you're coupled up with a good-on-paper guy and hit a certain mark in the relationship, you may begin to fantasize about that next step. But sometimes we get so caught up with the idea of marriage and the big day (thanks, Pinterest), that we can forget to check in with ourselves and do some

According to new research, women are more likely than men to want out of a marriage -- and they're also more willing to actually end it. The Austin Institute, which is dedicated to academic research on family, sexuality, social structures and human relationships, surveyed over 15,000 adults --

There are a lot of practical factors that may signal you've found someone you could be with for the long haul. But there's also that undeniable spark that sometimes you just can't put into words. It's the feeling you get when you realize, "OMG, I will definitely marry this person!" Luckily, one

The newest way to cut wedding costs? Sponsored ceremonies. Let's face it: Weddings are ridiculously expensive. This couple is getting theirs for pennies, though, thanks to corporate America. The average wedding tab now clocks in at an astounding $28,858. Yes, that includes everything along with

"Till death do us part" is not a pledge you should take lightly. Take it from people who've experienced the emotional and legal minefield that is divorce. Below, HuffPost Divorce readers share with us the questions they believe every soon-to-be married person needs to ask themselves before saying