Inviting someone to be in your wedding party (maid of honor and bridesmaids, best man and groomsmen) is a way of honoring close friends and family.

Maybe you’ve mastered the art of traveling as a couple but do you know how to travel with friends? The same rules don’t apply when traveling in a foursome. The more the merrier should really be amended to the more the hairier. Here’s how to double up and travel with another couple without doubling down on […]

You’re engaged — congrats! From announcing your new relationship status to setting a big-day budget, here’s everything you need to do before you say “I do.”

In those magical first years as a couple, traveling meant spur-of-the-moment sojourns. With kids in the mix, you don’t have to resign yourselves to Disneyland. You can still have a cool and, yes, sexy vacation with these tips… and the right attitude!

Most couples won’t end their days quite as memorably as Bonnie and Clyde or as perfectly choreographed as the (spoiler alert!) dual passing in The Notebook. But the good news is you don’t have to wait till the last gasp to do dramatic things together.

“Sharing” has come to mean something new in this age of social networking: telling everybody about this and that, in a way that has become easy and commonplace. We’re all for this kind of sharing, but when it comes to your partner, old-fashioned sharing—the kind that goes hand-in-hand with profound caring—is fundamental.

We know you’re excited about your big day. You probably went straight from saying “yes” to delving into how to make your wedding a unique and wonderful celebration: the bride’s gown, the wedding party, the reception decor, the music, the food… so many details that go into making it the once-in-a-lifetime event it deserves to […]

1. Anything an ex gave you. It’s time to start fresh with each other. Love the teddy bear your ex-boyfriend won for you at the local fair? Give it one last squeeze, then bid it adieu.

Delicious (and addictive!) at any time of year, these easy-to-make nuts are especially suited to the entertaining and gift-giving of the upcoming holiday season. I have passed along this recipe countless times; I’m sure anyone who serves them gets requests for the recipe, so be prepared.

While this autumn’s pears are still readily available, try this mouthwatering dessert. The waffles have an unexpected hint of pepper, which complements pears surprisingly well.