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Congratulations on your engagement! In the midst of planning your wedding, you might need general advice on navigating life as a newly engaged couple. We give expert advice on topics like navigating a long distance engagement and answer questions like how to introduce your fiance to your family. We're here to guide and support you, in all ways, throughout this journey!

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5 Reasons Your Parents and Fiancé Don't Get Along—and How to Deal

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There are many common reasons your parents many not like your fiancé. Licensed therapists share what to do and how to talk about it when your parents and partner don't get along.

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How To Introduce Your Families Post-Engagement

How To

Not every couple's families have the opportunity to meet before the engagement. Here's how to gracefully introduce your families post-engagement.

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How to Combine Your Things and Move In Together

How-To

Moving in with your SO? Here's how to combine your things and move in together—free of fighting, stress, or giving up your favorite stuff.

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What No One Tells You About Changing Your Name

Inspiration

Planning a wedding leads to a mixed bag of emotions. On one hand, you’re filled with excitement, about to marry the love of your life surrounded by your friends and family. On the other hand, you’ve never been so stressed trying to balance finding invitations with cake tastings, dress fittings and a million other details.

Top Advice for Engaged Couples

8 Top Advice for Engaged Couples Before Tying the Knot

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Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Review this top advice for engaged couples before saying your “I dos!” Read on now.

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Newlyweds Holding Hands changing name surname
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What No One Tells You About Changing Your Name

Planning a wedding leads to a mixed bag of emotions. On one hand, you’re filled with excitement, about to marry the love of your life surrounded by your friends and family. On the other hand, you’ve never been so stressed trying to balance finding invitations with cake tastings, dress fittings and a million other details.

54% of Engaged Americans Disagree With Partner on Financial Goals
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54% of Engaged Americans Disagree With Partner on Financial Goals

A new NerdWallet survey, developed with advertising partner Zola, finds that many engaged Americans are facing money challenges while planning their weddings.

Top Advice for Engaged Couples
Relationship advice

8 Top Advice for Engaged Couples Before Tying the Knot

Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Review this top advice for engaged couples before saying your “I dos!” Read on now.

men combine things and move in together
Relationship advice

How to Combine Your Things and Move In Together

Moving in with your SO? Here's how to combine your things and move in together—free of fighting, stress, or giving up your favorite stuff.

How to Handle a Long Engagement
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How to Handle a Long Engagement

Find out our top tips and advice on how to handle a long engagement with this comprehensive guide. Read on to learn more today.

engaged couple's families meet for the first time
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How To Introduce Your Families Post-Engagement

Not every couple's families have the opportunity to meet before the engagement. Here's how to gracefully introduce your families post-engagement.

couple with partner and parents who don't get along
Relationship advice

5 Reasons Your Parents and Fiancé Don't Get Along—and How to Deal

There are many common reasons your parents many not like your fiancé. Licensed therapists share what to do and how to talk about it when your parents and partner don't get along.

What is Engagement Anxiety
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What is Engagement Anxiety?

Do you feel like you’re developing engagement anxiety? Learn about the signs and how to treat it with this complete guide.

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