Engagement is a beautiful season, but also a busy one. The process of blending two lives, two families, two budgets, and one big day is exciting, but also can lead to overwhelm. If stress is sneaking into your conversations (or your sleep), know that you’re normal. Here’s a practical way to spot what’s really weighing on you and build a plan that
You’re not starting over. You’re just starting again — but this time, with your eyes wide open. Not the kind of love where you’re guessing what you both want five years from now. The kind where you actually say it. The kind where you’ve already seen some stuff, maybe lost people, maybe built a few things alone.
You’re married now, and whether the honeymoon was a whirlwind or a quiet weekend with bad Wi-Fi, the real work begins once you’re back home unpacking wedding gifts and getting on with Monday. Marriage isn’t a finish line, it’s a recalibration. Two calendars become one, maybe two last names, definitely one budget. If the two of you
Starting your life together as a married couple is exciting, full of big dreams and new experiences. But between planning your future and settling into married life, it's also important to get on the same page financially. Money can be a big stressor in relationships, but with some smart planning and open conversations, you can set yourselves