I just got back from the beach, where I read ten novels in ten days. (Bliss.) Over on instagram last week, I used their new stories feature to show you ... Read more
Today is our sixteenth wedding anniversary. (I can’t believe it, of course.) Milestones invite reflection, and I’ve been thinking about what makes relationships work. Or not. Last year I chose Ellen ... Read more
My college roommate got married over the weekend. There were seven of us who lived together my last year of college; all seven are now married. The bride—who is one ... Read more
Last weekend Will and I finally watched 112 Weddings, a documentary that’s been on my radar since it first came out two years ago. The documentary’s concept hooked me from the start: ... Read more
Reposting from last year because it’s too good to leave in the archives. In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about our favorite fictional couples. I asked on facebook and ... Read more
I start a lot of posts like this … I’ve been thinking about this for months. (Heaven help me if I ever find myself needing to write about current events on ... Read more
The more a couple spends on their wedding and engagement ring, the less likely they are to stay together, according to a new study out of Emory University aptly entitled ... Read more
Today is my 14th anniversary. Since I started blogging in 2011, we’ve celebrated our 11th, then our 12th, and our lucky 13th anniversary. I’ve had more conversations than usual this ... Read more
One of my five big-picture goals for 2014 is to cultivate a thriving marriage. As I reflect on how to do that this year, I keep coming back to Gottman’s ... Read more
It’s hard to believe I’m the same girl who had to resolve to read more fiction in 2013. The resolution stuck: I’ve read dozens of novels this year, and just ... Read more
