My husband and I just took our first kid-free vacation. It helped me realize how much he's changed since becoming a father.

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Katrina Donham and her husband visited the High Line on a trip to New York City without the kids.

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A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce

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My husband is the primary breadwinner, and I stay home with the kids. But our marriage is not 'traditional.'

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Amber Adrian's husband is the primary earner and she stays home with the kids.

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I used to be anti-golf. Once I finally played, I found it strengthened my marriage and improved my mental health.

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My husband and I now go to golf courses and driving ranges together.

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I met my husband in a gym class. 14 years later, our love of fitness has made us better parents and a stronger couple.

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The author, left, and her husband connect over fitness.

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Gwen Stefani reveals the one thing Blake Shelton does daily that keeps their relationship strong

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been together since 2015.

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My husband and I have traveled in a camper van for 25 years. Living in such a small space can be draining on our relationship.

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Louisa Rogers sitting in her camper van reading a book next to the beach
The author often travels with her husband in a camper van.

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My husband and I met on Tinder when we were both in our hookup eras. 2 weeks later, we said I love you.

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The author, not pictured, fell in love with her Tinder match.

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I tried to stay close to my ex's family after my divorce. But when his sister died, I realized things had changed.

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Margery Berger realized she wasn't as close to her ex's family anymore after her ex-sister-in-law died.

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Infertility has taken a toll on my marriage. IVF hasn't brought us a baby, but it has helped me fall more in love with my husband.

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The author, not pictured, leans on her husband for support during IVF treatment.

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