I remember sitting on opposite ends of the couch, years into our marriage, barely speaking to each other. We were in therapy, and the couple's therapist looked at us and said we'd be better off apart.

Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the How to Do It archives to share classic letters with our readers. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s ...

In this day and age, it’s not uncommon for people to struggle with their in-laws. But it seems like mother-in-law drama has escalated. From being excluded from the family to taking over with a new ...

I realized I was often saying "no" to things by default, so my husband and I tried to change that. Recently, we've taken trips to Kenya and Thailand and attended a music festival with our young kids.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to “Sid” for 49 years. Of course, we’ve had our ups and downs. Related Articles Dear Abby: My husband’s family treats our house as their own, in a bad way Dear Abby: She’s ...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 49 years. Of course, we’ve had our ups and downs. My husband, “Sid,” said he was joking at the store the other day. When I talk, I gesture with my hands. A woman was ...

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We spent years disconnected and barely speaking, but we didn't leave — thanks to the pact. Nearly 30 years later, I'm grateful we stayed because our love now is deeper and hard-earned. I remember ...