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A place for married professionals to get advice, swap stories and trade tips for wedded bliss. Dish about everything from work wives and house husbands to divorcées and DINKs. Share what works, what doesn’t and how you balance it all.
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Hey wives, what do you do to show your hubbies how much you appreciate them? I've been sick the past couple weeks and he's been so amazing, I'd love to do something really creative and spe… more

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Does anyone have any positive stories of starting married life struggling but finding happiness later on? I’m married 15 months, love my husband, but we are truly struggling to adjust our lives. I jus… more

If you and/or your spouse could go on any reality TV competition, which would you choose? We'd do the Amazing Race.

I see a lot of messages in here that truly make me shake my head and wonder why are you still married. Spouses who have little respect for each other, who have completely separate finances, sleeping … more

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Seeking advice: One of my family members is ill and this will require me to move back home to care for them. My partner is resistant (which I understand) as this move to Paris would require a huge dec… more

I admire my husband for a lot of things, but I also wonder sometimes how the heck he'd make it on this Earth for 5 minutes without me.

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Married for almost 15 years...

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If your friends noticed that your spouse displayed a pattern racist/antisemitic/homophobic views or behavior to the point that said friends (who are directly affected by these things) said they didn&#… more

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How do you keep your marriage fun and exciting?

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Will there be pleasure in Oral sex in married life ??? Any couple doing it... ?

My spouse wants to move, I don't. We've been having this discussion for months now, I'm not sure how we can compromise. Should I just cave? We've only lived in our current home for 2 y… more

On wife number 2 and pretty close to another divorce. Admittedly I’ve been working a lot lately which is the only thing we fight about but feel like if your spouses biggest complaint is you work too m… more

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Hi. I have been going through a difficult phase in my life and on the brink of a break down.

I thought that this is a supportive group and asked a question with no wrong intention. However, certain people are twis… more

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I am relatively new here. Unfortunately, SD1 and AD1 have made it a harrowing experience for me in my previous post. They assumed things, responded rudely, and topped it with trolling/ sarcastic reactions.

To reit… more

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This just means it's going to be a while, cause I'm grabbing one of everything lol.

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Y’all still be french kissing with your spouse? Lol

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Anyone who has been through or is going through divorce, what are resources/tips you’ve found helpful to try to minimize the impact on young children? I know staying married would be the best for them, but … more

My husband and I recently moved in with my in-laws temporarily while we save for a house, but it’s been tougher than I expected, specifically privacy issues. I'm scared to bring anything up becaus… more

What's been the hardest part of being married for you so far? What's been the easiest?

Where is the line between a rough patch and a marriage that doesn't work and should be ended? You hear of couples where someone cheated or where they otherwise weren't doing well and then afte… more

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My partner has some controlling tendencies, and it definitely puts a strain on our marriage. We’ve been focusing on trust in our therapy sessions. Anyone else have to overcome this? Would love to hear your experiences.

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What’s your spouse’s funniest or weirdest habit that you’ve grown to love (or at least tolerate)? My wife talks to inanimate objects, like the car or the fridge. I thought it was so odd at first but n… more

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We’re expecting a kid. How much do you all contribute to a 529 plan? BTW, we are considering not telling our kid about this investment until late in high school, but if they do end up wanting to go ou… more

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Does anyone have a recommendation on divorce attorneys that *know* the law surrounding the 10-year married law for reservist/military members? Random, I know. But I can’t seem to find a lawyer who can… more

Do you ever feel like you have stronger feelings for your spouse than they do for you? Sometimes I feel way more emotional invested. How do I handle that.

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I’ve been married for about 1 year and have been highly depressing since marriage (I moved states for him, left my job, he lied about his finances, husband prioritize his parents over me on our weddin… more

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Perfect analogy, that is the best feeling. With my husband, I knew it was real love because he didn’t touch my fries.

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How many of you have felt the burn out and if you are struggling with your spouse, how outer counselling helping you for betterment ?
I am done with my marriage & seperated
Life ain't interesting anymore
Ain't feeling emptiness of my spouse but lonely… more

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How long have you and your spouse been married? My husband and I are going to hit 6 years next month. It went by so quick!

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Is there ever a good reason for your spouse to want to keep their social media and phone passwords private? Or is this always a red flag? Asking for a friend, please help me brainstorm, I want to be f… more

I am seperated and in the middle of discussion whether I should divorce or not.
I am 32, she is 28. Arranged marriage with both of our parents from civil services backgrounds. With enough resources.
More of an alliance.
If divorced w… more

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Need some advice - My wife and I are moving to Denver next month. My wife works remote, but we’re located in Chicago where there’s a big office here. I’m good to stay at PwC, but when she asked her company, they … more

Lol. Even when I lie and tell my wife an event starts an hour earlier, we still barely make it on time. But I will say, the result is worth the wait 👌

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As a father of young kids, just got called out by my wife for lack of empathy. Any other parents struggle with empathy with the little ones? Hard to connect each time a bo-Bo occurs.

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