Fresh Start

Fresh Start

Way back when I got married, we wanted an autumn wedding, for the foliage: this is New England, after all, and we didn’t want to get married inside. Oh, and we needed a place that could accommodate a large event, because our guest list topped 200. We ended up at...
The Waiting Game

The Waiting Game

“Sex, money and power are three of the most common causes of arguments in relationships. So I guess if you delay the sex until after marriage, then it could be fair to say that you may not have as many issues in your marriage,”says family therapist David...
First comes love…

First comes love…

About five years ago, I got a phone call from one of my best friends. “Are you busy on Friday?” he asked. I said, “not particularly,” and asked what was up. He tried to sound offhand. “We thought maybe you’d come to our backyard in...
Bed-iquette

Bed-iquette

I’m going where no other etiquette expert has dared to venture: the bedroom! I’m going under the covers to talk about how to share a bed with your loved one—an important thing to know as you embark on your new life as a married couple. When I asked...