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Who says the first 12 months of marriage are the toughest? Not these readers!

By The Married Chick Tue 9:00 PM
Photo: Guy carrying girl // iStockWonder what it takes to make your marriage rock-solid? Eight couples weigh in on their secrets to achieving happily ever after. 

Creative ways to tell friends and family that you’re expecting.

By The Married Chick Mon 9:56 PM
Photo: Couple on beach // ThinkstockLooking for a fun way to break the baby news? Try one of these ideas. 

Double dating is tough. Luckily, these dating rules will help you and your spouse avoid getting dumped.

By The Married Chick Mon 3:41 PM
Photo: Friends eating // ThinkstockSeems simple, right? But finessing the art of double dating with another couple on a regular basis requires practically as much restraint – and guerilla social maneuvers – as you used when you first started seeing your now-spouse. Follow our date rules so you don’t get dumped, times two.

Do ask questions, but not the wrong ones.

Yes, you’re curious about how many bedrooms their new home has, where they went to grad school and when they plan to have kids, but going Spanish Inquisition on another couple just makes you two look pushy – like you’re “interviewing” them to see if they’re worthy of another outing (OK, maybe you are, but they shouldn’t know that).  

How to deal when you encounter a new spouse, new name, new home and – oh yeah – a new family.

By The Married Chick May 17, 2013 4:02PM
Photo: Women talking // ThinkstockWhether they want to smother you with kindness or kick you to the curb, figuring out where your partner's family fits in with your life is tricky. Here's how to navigate:

1. They want to be friends – best friends
Liking you too much is better than hating you, but come on, you need some privacy. 

What was yours?

By The Married Chick May 9, 2013 3:21PM
Photo: Couple Fighting // VeerEver had a super intense argument over toilet paper? Get the story behind that silly squabble and nine more wacky arguments:
 

You won’t believe No. 4!

By The Married Chick May 8, 2013 6:33PM
Photo: Couple Moving // VeerSimply packing your belongings and moving to a new home can be so stressful. But sometimes it’s the unexpected surprises that you encounter after you’ve made the big move – not the actual moving process and getting settled part – that cause the most drama. Check out these reader nightmares, and share your own.
 

Readers dish on who does the cooking at home.

By The Married Chick May 3, 2013 5:15PM
Photo: Couple cooking // ThinkstockI get it: You love to sit down and eat dinner together, but whipping up a great meal after a long day at work can be a total hassle. 

From the sporty pair to the creative duo, these dates are super fun and super affordable.

By The Married Chick May 2, 2013 6:49PM
Photo: Couple in Grass // ShutterstockRemember the days when dinner and a movie made for a cheap night out? Sigh. Neither do I. That’s why I came up with seven  dates for $20 or less. 
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