When you're engaged, the idea of "married life" is a mystery to you. What does it really mean and what will yours be like? We try to steer you in the right direction with practical advice on how to have a happy marriage and family life told to us by relationship experts and married couples. Consider this an inside look at what really happens after the honeymoon.
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18 Anniversary Quotes That Perfectly Sum Up Love and Marriage
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When Is the Right Time to Start Discussing Marriage With Your Partner?
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A Year-by-Year Guide to Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts
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Gerald McRaney of "This Is Us" Proposed to Wife Delta Burke on Their Second Date
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7 Ways Your Relationship with Your Sibling Might Change After You Get Married
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Should Guests Bring Gifts to a Vow Renewal?
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Your Ultimate Marriage License Checklist
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The History of the Wedding Cake Smash
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What It's Really Like When a Younger Sibling Gets Married First
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When Should You Sign Your Marriage License?
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Your Favorite Celebrity Couples' Wedding Anniversaries
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Marriage Licenses and Marriage Certificates: What They Are and How to Get Them
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10 Songs About Marriage to Consider for Any Part of Your Wedding
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Don't Want Kids? Here's How to Tell Your Partner, According to Experts
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These Are the 10 Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together, Experts Say
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Your Ultimate Name Change Checklist
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The 100 Best Wedding Songs from the Past 100 Years
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An Elegant, Intimate Vow Renewal Full of Southern Charm
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How to Create Goals for Your Marriage
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This Wedding in the English Countryside Was Inspired by the Quintessential Sunset