The man you married is yours to have and to hold for the rest of ever, even if he starts chewing tobacco or decides to pierce his hairy nipple and buy a Corvette, because you very plainly said - or at least implied - you were in it for better or for worse. Jenna McCarthy badlybuychew share on social
I don't care how handsome or fabulous or funny the groom is, or how sweet and accommodating the bride, or vice versa. Marriage is hard. Jenna McCarthy accommodatebridecare Change image and share on social
When you're pregnant, you go out and buy every single book; you have this stack of books on your nightstand, but there was nothing that was preparing me for anything even remotely resembling what my life was going to look like. Jenna McCarthy bookbuylife share on social
Scientific studies about relationships fascinate me, and I devour them hungrily, especially when they give big, fancy-sounding names to everyday experiences. Jenna McCarthy bigdevoureveryday Change image and share on social
The bottom line is, whether you're in it or you're searching for it, I believe marriage is an institution worth pursuing and protecting. Jenna McCarthy bottominstitutionline Change image and share on social
Now, as husbands go, I have to admit I did all right. Joe is unquestionably handsome, doesn't leave ragged toenail clippings scattered about the house, and has never once, in nearly five thousand days of togetherness, left the toilet seat up. Jenna McCarthy admitclippingday share on social
Divorce is contagious. That's right - when you have a close couple friend split up, it increases your chances of getting a divorce by 75 percent. Jenna McCarthy chanceclosecontagious Change image and share on social
Women tell stories; men want answers. Guys get impatient when we drone on forever; we get frustrated when they tune out. Jenna McCarthy answerdroneforever Change image and share on social
As relationships progress, the time you spend smooching diminishes. Where kissing was once an enjoyable entree unto itself, it becomes a mere appetizer couples hasten through on the way to the main course. Jenna McCarthy appetizercouplediminish share on social
One study found that people who smile in childhood photographs are less likely to get a divorce. Jenna McCarthy childhooddivorcefind Change image and share on social
