Real Time

By Liza Witonis Couples tend to talk about just about everything on date nights, right? So, why not talk about “bread” when breaking bread?! Money is an important part of all relationships. With it, you buy an engagement ring, put…

Social media makes it easy for trolls to voice negative comments and personal attacks. First came body shaming and, now, date night shaming. Yup, that’s the latest trend among online smack talkers. And it has me puzzled because I love…

Whether you’re looking at scientific research or anecdotal evidence, a strong case can be made that couples are happier and more connected when they spend quality time together. But let’s be honest ─ it’s not always easy to carve out…

You need a reliable babysitter for date night. Should be easy peasy, right? The truth is that this relationship is a two-way street and sometimes parents, unknowingly, can make the job harder or less satisfying than it needs to be. We…

I’m thankful to be racking up miles of marriage milestones. The race began thirteen years ago when a funny, twenty-something, out-of-shape bachelor ran a half marathon with me in 36-degree weather to propose at the finish-line. Little did I know that…

Date night for many couples is sadly long overdue. Time, money, creativity can all get in the way, but if you’ve got kids, there’s the extra hurdle of finding someone trustworthy to care for them while you whoop it up. So we…

With the exception of the few months immediately following the birth of each of our daughters, Marc and I rarely miss our weekly date night. You heard that right. Weekly date night! Want to know the secret to our steady…

Anyone in a long-term relationship, especially parents, know that it can feel incredibly difficult to set aside quality time with your partner. Work, family, friends and personal pursuits can easily fill up our plates, leaving us with little to no…