Tristan Coopersmith: Love Stylist
Welcome to the new happily ever after!
It seems as if every week a new infidelity story hits the media waves, and as widely accepted as cheating has become among celebrities, it remains our biggest fear in common marriages. And for good reason! Threats to marriages are everywhere, but the greatest threat – the one you truly need to worry about it…Read More
To keep a marriage bond strong and healthy, it needs to be fed and the best way to feed it is for husband and wife to spend quality time together. And that means dates! Sure, scheduling time for the two of you can be nearly impossible between demanding work responsibilities, kids schedules and that oh…Read More
Remember when the very sight of your guy made you weak in the knees? The days when you completed each other’s sentences and sealed it with a kiss? The times when his best interest was always top of mind? If those days seem distant, don’t worry, you are not alone. It is easy to lose…Read More
Remember your wedding day? That beautiful, blissful day when you wished you could just freeze time and live in the fantasy forever? And then there was your honeymoon… days or maybe even weeks of luxurious pampering. And then real life hit and at some point, you were reminded of why you you took, that “for…Read More
Just because you found the perfect husband doesn’t mean he was raised by perfect parents. In fact, preferring elective surgery to dinner with your in-laws, is rather common, but, it doesn’t make for very happy marriage dynamics. So, now is the time to raise your head high, accept that trying to change your in-laws ISN’T…Read More
Your husband – he’s your best friend, your soul mate, your partner for life. But sometimes, you look at him, and you think, “who is this guy?!” Drifting happens to all couples, no matter how long you have been married, simply as a consequence of the hustle and bustle of life. So first thing’s first……Read More
An essential, an often overlooked element to building a strong relationship with your partner is having a deep friendship. According to relationship expert extraordinaire, Dr. John Gottman, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, he explains that what deteriorates a marriage isn’t poor communication (in fact he states in his book couple can…Read More
Remember when you were newlyweds and you had a list of remarkable dreams… all those things you planned to do for yourself and as a couple? Where did the time go? And more importantly where did the dreams go? Oftentimes in marriage, day-to-day responsibilities can overtake those dreams which is why it is essential for…Read More
Whether Grandma and Grandpa gifted you a get outta jail free card, you won a weekend nanny at a raffle or you’ve finall decided your eldest child probably won’t burn the house down taking care of the little ones, around the corner is a kid-free weekend. Hallelujah! But what are you going to do with…Read More
Great marriages take a lot of TLC. But so does life leaving little time to read long self-help books, fill out workbooks and complete complex exercises dedicated to the cause of maintaining a successful marriage. Here’s the thing: instead of trying to tear apart and rebuild your whole engine which might seem overwhelming and may…Read More
Fighting is tough. The name calling, the false accusations, the heart hurts… and often no positive results. That’s because couples usually aren’t fighting with purpose, but instead are fighting to win. If you or your partner engage in a fight with the goal of winning, you have already lost because you are making the argument…Read More