Governments in the United States expect both biological parents to support a child financially, medically, and emotionally, whether or not they live together or with the child. When parents don’t live with their child, the court can order them to…
Do you think Feb. 14 should be just another day on the calendar? The annual onslaught of heart-shaped objects, cheap chocolates, and exploitatively priced diamonds can leave those who are recently or perennially single — or just don’t like Hallmark…
According to a 2016 analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, about 18 million adults in the United States are cohabiting with an unmarried partner. People have their own reasons for cohabitation rather than getting married. Some test-drive a relationship before tying…
There was a time when moving in with your significant other or partner before you married them was enough to get tongues wagging and eyebrows raising. These days, cohabitation isn’t just common; it’s the norm. According to data from the…
When you dine out with other people, do you pay for your own food and drink, or divide the bill so that everyone makes an equal contribution? Splitting a bill can be a source of conflict among friends, especially if…
Divorce is tough, even if you and your soon-to-be-ex part ways relatively amicably. If one of you doesn’t want to get divorced, blames the other person for the split, or seems to be doing everything in their power to draw…
Keeping things fun and fresh in your relationship is vital. New and exciting experiences can be hard to come by after you’ve been with someone for a while. But when you share new experiences, you have opportunities to learn something…
Money can be one of the most difficult subjects to talk about with your significant other. A recent study by Ramsey Solutions found that the majority of heterosexual couples struggle to discuss money or experience recurring and significant strain on…
According to research cited by USA Today, the average unmarried American spent close to $1,600 on dating in 2016. That’s a big expense, especially when you look at what a “typical” date now costs in the U.S. Dinner for two,…
If you take care of your elderly parents, then you’ve probably talked with them at least once about their living situation. It’s one of those must-have conversations when your parents are aging, and it’s never easy. Chances are, your parents…
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