The Fatherly Guide to Marriage

Hard truths, honest advice, and genuinely helpful ideas for married couples.

No Bull****

6 Surprisingly Great Pieces of Marriage Advice From Reddit

Looking Back

“I Didn’t Appreciate What I Had”: 10 Men On Their Biggest Marriage Regret

Relationships

The 10 Fights You'll Have After Baby

Fight Club

How (And Why) to Stop Keeping Score In Your Marriage

Life

What Happens When One Person Makes All The Family Decisions

“The strongest marriages are those in which both partners play an active role. They’re a team. They trust and respect each other.”

Relationships

What The Viral “Bird Test” Really Says About Your Relationship

By Graham Techler

Don't get caught in its net.

The Long Haul

How Happy Marriages Stay Happy: 7 Signs Of A Rock-Solid Relationship

By Virginia Pelley

This is what helps couples stay happy over time.

Give A Little Bit

How To Be More Vulnerable In Your Relationships

By Steve Calechman

Opening yourself up more deepens your relationships and helps you feel less alone. And it’s a lot easier to do than you think.

Forward Progress

10 Clear Signs Your Relationship Is Growing In The Right Direction

By Jeremy Brown

This is what forward progress looks like.

The Long Haul

Couples Who Make It Through Tough Times Share These 8 Traits

By Virginia Pelley

In the long run, this is the stuff that really matters.

Life

Fatherly's Guide to Marriage Advice

By Matt Berical

All married couples could use hints. Here are your guides, tips, tricks, and actually helpful advice from people who have been through it all.

Relationships

The 10 Fights You'll Have After Baby

By Christian Dashiell

Whether it's cooking, intimacy, video games, or in-laws — they're classics for a reason, and you're not alone.

Relationships

What The Viral “Bird Test” Really Says About Your Relationship

By Graham Techler

Don't get caught in its net.

Rock Solid

5 Habits Of Mentally Strong Couples

By Graham Techler

This is what helps couples endure and thrive when the going gets rough.

Life

The Simple Rule That Makes My Marriage So Much Better, According to 12 Dads

By Matt Christensen

Marriage is a team sport. These rules helped change the game for the better.

Life

Couples Fight During The Holidays Because They Forget To Have This Conversation

By Graham Techler

Aligning on expectations allows for a happier holiday. Do yourselves a big favor and set aside some time for the discussion.

Sex

My Wife Doesn’t Want To Have Sex With Me. What Can I Do?

By Sophia Benoit

A new-ish dad is worried his sex life will never heat up again. Fatherly’s resident expert offers some counsel.

Game Time

7 Fun Games For Couples Who Really Want To Get To Know Each Other

By Graham Techler

Whether you want to learn more about one another or stretch your comfort zone a bit more, these games will get you talking.

Love

How To Support Someone Who Has An Anxious Attachment Style

By Graham Techler

Here’s how to show up for them.

Love

9 Relationship-Strengthening Questions Every Couple Should Ask

By Graham Techler

Growth requires work and attention. These questions can accelerate it.