Family & Friends
Newlyweds have to get used to the fact that they marry their spouse and his or her family and friends. Navigating relationships with in-laws, your family of origin, new friends, and old friends takes practice and patience. With a few simple tips, you can learn how to manage your time and expectations - and still have fulfilling relationships.
What Should I Do If My Spouse Is Spending Too Much Time with Friends?
Find out how to deal when your spouse is spending too much time with his or her friends.
Find out how to deal when your spouse is spending too much time with his or her friends.
Should You Call Your In-Laws Mom and Dad?
Determine whether you should call your in-laws mom and dad -- and how to reveal your decision -- now that you're married.
Determine whether you should call your in-laws mom and dad -- and how to reveal your decision -- now that you're married.
What should I do about the problems I'm having with my in-laws?
Get advice on how to talk to your spouse about problems you're having with your in-laws.
Get advice on how to talk to your spouse about problems you're having with your in-laws.
How to Help Your Spouse Get Along with Your Family
Fitting into a new family is difficult at best and impossible at worst. But you and your spouse are in the same boat. As newlyweds, you’re both trying to figure out how to endear yourself to a whole new set of people. But marriage is a team sport, and this is one of those times where spouses must give each other an assist. Here are some suggestions on how you can help each other:
Fitting into a new family is difficult at best and impossible at worst. But you and your spouse are in the same boat. As newlyweds, you’re both trying to figure out how to endear yourself to a whole new set of people. But marriage is a team sport, and this is one of those times where spouses must give each other an assist. Here are some suggestions on how you can help each other:
How to Decide Where to Go for the Holidays
Handling the holidays -- which side of the family to visit and when -- can be a difficult task for newlyweds. Knowing your options can save everyone from hurt feelings -- and make for a happier holiday season.
Handling the holidays -- which side of the family to visit and when -- can be a difficult task for newlyweds. Knowing your options can save everyone from hurt feelings -- and make for a happier holiday season.
Ten Ways to Cope with In-Laws
Sometimes being the new kid on the block is tough. Get tips that will help you get along with your spouse's family from the start of your marriage.
Sometimes being the new kid on the block is tough. Get tips that will help you get along with your spouse's family from the start of your marriage.
Book Review: I Heart My In-Laws by Dina Koutas Poch
Find out if reading the book, I Heart My In-Laws by Dina Koutas Poch, can help you get along better with your new family.
Find out if reading the book, I Heart My In-Laws by Dina Koutas Poch, can help you get along better with your new family.
How and Why You Should Maintain Friendships
Discover why you need friendships -- even after you're married -- to stay sane and relieve stress.
Discover why you need friendships -- even after you're married -- to stay sane and relieve stress.