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 ...

We lie in bed tangled up in the sheets on a Monday night, savoring the little time we have left before my husband will leave for a month. There are piles of military uniforms folded neatly and stacked ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently agreed to sell our old lounge furniture, since we’re in the process of buying a new set. We made the decision together, so I assumed we’d also agree on who it ...

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 ...

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Dear Eric: My husband has someone in his life who he thinks of as a daughter. I am disabled, use a mobility device and need someone to bring a walker to my door for me to get out of the car. He had ...

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.