My husband and I eloped to save time and money. I loved it, but I still have 4 regrets.
Allie Larsen wanted to elope rather than have a traditional wedding. She doesn't regret it but wishes she'd done a few things differently.
Relationships
My fiancé and I feel no connection to our last names. We're debating whether to create a new one when we marry.
We're getting married, but neither wants to keep our last names. We're considering creating a new one together, but unsure if it's worth the hassle.
I ended a 10-year relationship just before turning 31. It was heartbreaking, but I learned so much about myself in the aftermath.
Just before my 31st birthday, I broke up with my partner of 10 years. In the aftermath of the breakup, I became so much more confident.
I thought I'd find my soulmate during a year of solo travel — but I met him after I came home
I quit my corporate job in New York City to spend a year solo traveling. I tried finding love but didn't meet my soulmate until I got home.
I went on a solo trip to Paris after a breakup. It helped me start healing.
I went on a solo trip to the 'City of Love' to reconnect with myself and heal after a breakup. Being alone in Paris was easier than expected.
I show love by taking care of everything. It was exhausting and nearly ruined my 15-year marriage.
My love language is acts of service, but I was one unloaded dishwasher away from a full-blown meltdown. I had to change to protect my marriage.
Asking a question just so you can talk about yourself? You're 'boomerasking' — and it's really annoying.
Behavioral researchers coined the term "boomerasking" to describe how people turn seemingly genuine questions into self-centered stories.
My partner and I have spent the past 3 years traveling to 25 countries. We get to know new versions of each other in each place.
We met three years ago and have traveled to 25 countries. Supporting each other and communicating well are key to living this way.
I changed my work habits to improve my marriage, and it increased my profits to over $190,000. Here are the 3 pivots I made.
An entrepreneur named Liane Agbi adjusted three work habits to improve her relationship with her spouse, and it grew her productivity and sales.
I'm the main breadwinner in my house. My data entry job doesn't fulfill me, but my side hustle does.
I'm the breadwinner for myself and my partner and my data entry job is unfulfilling. My side hustle as a writer gives me meaning.
My husband and I had a sleep divorce for 5 months. I never want to do it again.
When my first child was born I wanted my husband to suffer through the sleepless nights with us. For the second, we got a sleep divorce.
I let ChatGPT analyze the chat history between my boyfriend and me. The AI system said my boyfriend is a better communicator.
When I uploaded my chat history with my boyfriend to ChatGPT, I was surprised to learn my partner puts in more effort and asks more questions.
My mom says my boyfriend shouldn't have a say in my finances before marriage — but he does. How can I make her understand?
"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader asks how to explain to their mom that there's no right order to build a life with someone.
My ex made more money than I did. Eventually, it tore us apart.
My ex made more money than I did and I felt pressure to keep up. When I was honest about it, our financial disparity caused our break-up.
One cheeky question led me to a new love after I thought I had given up on men
I had given up on finding love again after my divorce. Connecting with a local chef changed everything. Now we're married and run a business together.
A gay man and a straight woman got married. They say it's not a 'lavender marriage' but founded on 'true pure love.'
Jacob Hoff is gay and Samantha Wynn Greenstone is straight. They married in 2023 and say they are monogamous soulmates.
Kate Hudson shares her biggest parenting lesson as a 'veteran mother' of 3 kids
Kate Hudson spoke about being "conscious of" her own behavior while parenting her kids, during an episode of the "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" podcast.
I'm in a long-distance relationship with my fiancé, who travels for work. Since I'm a remote employee, I fly to wherever she is.
When my fiancé travels for work, I often go with her because I can work remotely from anywhere. Our flexible jobs make our relationship possible.
My wife and I quit our jobs to travel the world together. We prioritize adventure, and had our kids before marrying.
Simon and Sally Banks quit their jobs to travel and prioritize adventure in their relationship. They had their kids before getting married.
My partner works at JP Morgan and is being forced back into the office. I'm terrified of what this means for our relationship.
My partner and I work from home and planned to travel the world together. Everything is changing now that she has to go back into JP Morgan's office.