Some couples choose to stay married even after legally separating and leading separate lives. Reasons to stay legally married include for tax and insurance purposes, or because divorce is simply too expensive. We spoke to eight people who gave their reasons for not filing for divorce. Visit Insider’s homepage for […]

A Hawaii-based couple named Adrienne and Jonathan Pajot decided to do a wedding photo shoot in the ocean. The couple fully submerged themselves during the shoot, creating dreamy moments such as Adrienne’s wedding dress fanning out in the water. The photographerSunny Golden took the pictures, getting in the water and […]

Editor’s note: This story contains spoilers for the movie “Marriage Story.” “Marriage Story” follows Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) as they navigate their divorce. At first, Charlie and Nicole agree to have an amicable divorce, but as they weather the process, viewers find they’re unable to stick to […]

The traditional nuclear-family structure no longer exists, reported Ellen Byron for The Wall Street Journal. It’s been replaced with varying family arrangements for a variety of reasons, she wrote. It’s largely because millennials are doing things differently than their parents: They’re getting married later, or not at all, and contributing […]

My husband and I had a straightforward immigration case, but the process still cost more than $US2,500. The immigration process also had unseen expenses, like days off work or being unable to claim unemployment. Becoming an American citizen was worth it, but the process still took a toll financially. Read […]

People in monogamous relationships often view polyamory as a quick fix for cheating or other problems in their monogamous partnerships, when the exact opposite is true. “Having an open marriage, polyamory, or swinging really should be coming from a sense of deep security and stability like, ‘I feel good with […]

Before you seek out sex outside of your relationship, consider how your boyfriend’s religious values could affect other aspects of your life together like how you raise children, where you live, and how much time you spend with his family. Cheating on your boyfriend isn’t going to make your situation […]

Millennial millionaires are nearly three times as likely to own homes and nearly twice as likely to be married as typical millennials, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker. This disparity highlights money’s critical role in achieving today’s milestones. In a time when housing and wedding costs are sky-high, […]

After my husband lost his job, I became the family’s only source of income. When we decided that he would stay home with the kids for a year, I knew it was time to buy life insurance. I wanted to know that if I died, my husband and daughters could […]

Fall is the most popular time of year to tie the knot –three out of five of the most popular wedding dates in 2019 fell in October. According to a recent report by The Knot and WeddingWire, October 19 is the most popular wedding day of the year, with nearly […]

According to new data from Ashley Madison, 90% of their users cheat in plain sight, using their primary cell phones to stay in contact with their illicit love interests. Almost a third of these phone-using cheaters, or 29% of them, said they do so even though though their partner knows […]

More men are freezing their sperm, reported Marisa Dellatto for The New York Post. While some are doing it as an “insurance policy” before a vasectomy, others are freezing sperm for health reasons – sperm quality ages and can lead to genetic mutations or infertility issues. Sperm freezing is just […]

Google cofounder Sergey Brin has been married to his girlfriend Nicole Shanahan since 2018, the Chronicle of Philanthropy recently reported. Brin, 46, and Shanahan, 34, have been dating since 2015, and have one child together who was born last year. Brin was previously married to 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki, but […]

After splitting from his wife of 12 years, Kevin Howard sued her lover for “alienation of affections” – a little known tort just a handful of states recognise. In August, a judge in North Carolina sided with Howard, ordering the unnamed man to pay up $US750,000. Visit Insider’s homepage for […]

47-year-old Gweneth Lee is a serial mistress of affluent, self-made, married men. It’s not about the money, as Lee says she’s a successful financial consultant. Rather, she says it’s that rich, married men appreciate her more. “They don’t take it for granted,” she told Insider. “And that’s what I like, […]

This debate is more about an individual’s needs than making sure both partners feel equal levels of support. For you to feel supported, you may need to tell your wife you want her to ask you about the projects you’re excited about while you eat dinner together, for example. Perhaps […]

Millennials are increasingly interested in signing prenuptial agreements before getting married, research says. Later marriages, less “concrete” assets, and the equalization of the workforce have all been cited as reasons for the spike in prenuptial agreements among millennial couples. Here are the biggest reasons why more millennials are interested in […]

Your husband-to-be likely has zero understanding of what wedding planning really entails. An online resource that lists the various aspects of wedding planning, plus the order in which they should be completed, can work wonders. Have your fiancé skim over the to-do list. Chances are he’ll realise there are at […]

Divorce rates consistently peak in August, and Business Insider spoke with several experts to find out why. Couples think summer will help them rekindle their relationship, but the extra bonding time only emphasises marital problems. The end of summer is also perfect timing for a divorce because most family vacations […]

PewDiePie, one of the most popular YouTubers, got married this week to his longterm girlfriend, Marzia Bisognin. The Sweden-born PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has nearly 100 million subscribers on YouTube, and has an estimated net worth of $US20 million. Marzia Bisognin used to be an active YouTuber, […]

A wedding is a joyful occasion, but also an expensive one. Young couples today have less money than their parents on average, and are often looking for ways to save on their weddings. I worked at hundreds of weddings as a banquet waitress for three years, and saw firsthand some […]

An anonymous woman has sued the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that Epstein forced her into a fraudulent marriage in order to keep a foreign girlfriend in the country. Business Insider has identified at least one other, previously unreported, marriage between two women in Epstein’s entourage. One is a US […]

The average divorce costs $US15,000 in the US – and mine cost even more than that. My divorce came with several unexpected expenses, like refinancing my car loan and paying for therapy afterward. By the end, I had paid more than $US17,000 for my divorce. Here’s a full breakdown of […]

Getting married in the US costs $US38,700 on average,according to WeddingWire’s 2019 Newlywed report. But how much it costs to get married also varies depending on location: In the biggest cities in the US, wedding costs can range from $US22,000 to $US50,000. In some cities, the cost of a wedding […]

Financial stability is a major factor in Americans’ decision to get married. We asked experts to weigh in on the biggest financial advantages of tying the knot. They said marriage comes with a number of monetary benefits, including potentially lower tax rates and better insurance options. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

Icelanders are obsessed with Costco. The wholesale chain came to the Nordic island nation in May 2017, arriving to a massive reception from locals. Over 91,000 people – nearly a fourth of Iceland’s population – are in a Facebook group to talk about their Costco purchases and deals. Thorey Sigurjonsdottir […]

The average cost of getting married in the US is $US38,700, according to WeddingWire’s 2019 Newlywed report. That includes the price for an engagement ring, honeymoon, and ceremony/reception. How much it costs to get married depends on location, if you have multiple celebrations, and, largely, if you fall victim to […]

Before you open up to your husband about wanting to open up your marriage, you have to do some serious soul-searching. Some people believe polyamory is a way to get their needs met without having to ask their spouse to meet those needs. Doing it for that reason could ruin […]

About a decade ago, I lost my wedding ring, which was covered under valuable personal property insurance that costs me about $US5 a month. When I went to file a claim, I realised the importance of getting personal property appraised from time to time: It was probably worth about $US1,000 […]

Tana Mongeau and Jake Paul, two controversial YouTube personalities, have been in a relationship that no one can tell for sure is real or not. At VidCon on Saturday, Paul came on stage in a surprise appearance during a question-and-answer session with Mongeau. Paul read a poem he wrote about […]

Money is a common source of conflict in relationships, especially when one person spends more money than the other thinks. We asked relationship and personal finance experts for signs your spouse is secretly spending more money than you think. Red flags include frequent shopping trips, a decreasing credit score, and […]

If you are considering marrying someone who is in legal or financial trouble, there is a lot of legal planning you should do before walking down the aisle. Below are the best types of protections spouses can take when they marry someone who’s in legal or financial trouble. Visit Business […]

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reportedly married her fiancé, hotel heir Billy Evans. Their wedding fuelled speculation about what will happen to the couple’s finances. We asked experts how wealthy people can protect their finances after they get married. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder […]

One-third of people who have been in a wedding party in the past two years said they went into debt for bridal-party related expenses, according to a recent survey by CompareCards. Being in a wedding party can cost a few thousand dollars and, in some cases, the relationship with the […]

Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Brad Falchuk don’t live together, Paltrow told the Sunday Times. The relationship trend (“living apart together”) is more common among older and highly educated couples. Paltrow said the distance helps keep the spark alive in her relationship, and some experts agree. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for […]

Every year, Disney cruises see dozens of brides and grooms tie the knot on their ships. Many of these couples grew up loving the Disney brand, and met working or vacationing at Disney themselves. Jeffrey and Ty Blake-Holden met on a Disney cruise in August 2016 and got married on […]

Millennials are being strategic when it comes to love, and it’s changing marriage. Millennials tend to fear getting divorced and are financially burdened, so they’re marrying later in life as they take time to get to know their partner, accumulate assets, and become financially successful. But some millennials aren’t getting […]

Millennials are driving a declining divorce rate, reported Hannah Smothers for Cosmopolitan. Often children of divorce themselves, many millennials fear breakups – so they’re taking more time to find the right partner and get their financial act together first. More millennials are also signing prenups as part of their attempt […]

Donald and Melania Trump have been married since 2005, long before his 2016 presidential campaign. Since then, their marriage has weathered more than a few storms. Patti Wood, a body-language expert, took a look at three photos of the Trumps during his presidency plus one from the campaign trail to […]

Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage on Friday, becoming the first country in Asia to do so. Thousands of people filled the streets of the nation’s capital city, Taipei, to celebrate the new law. The bill, which will go into effect on May 24, 2019, does not offer full adoption rights. Visit […]

Redditt users shared the most annoying wedding guest requests that invitees have made. One of the chief annoyances? Guests giving themselves plus ones, when they weren’t granted a guest. Other outlandish requests include requesting 10 plus ones and asking for a receipt for an RSVP. Visit INSIDER’s homepage for more. […]

Pop culture tends to portray in-laws as people you’ll never relate to or enjoy spending time with, but in reality most people like the experiences they have with their partner’s parents. If you feel bored or misunderstood, first tell your partner how you feel and see if they can help […]

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are having a second wedding in South Carolina,Vulture reports. More couples are having multiple wedding ceremonies, reported Jessica Schiffer for The New York Times. These ceremonies cost $US50,000 on average but can exceed $US100,000, according to Schiffer. Multiple wedding ceremonies are one way couples today […]

Royals around the world have fallen in love with commoners. Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, who’s now the crown princess of Denmark, met her prince at a bar. Meghan Markle is a real-life American fairytale. Former Japanese Emperor Akihito was the first emperor to marry a non-royal. Visit INSIDER’s homepage for more […]

Some celebrity couples share plenty of details about the wedding before the big day and after tying the knot. But others keep the information about their nuptials under wraps. In some cases, fans weren’t even aware that two stars were engaged prior to their unexpected weddings. Visit INSIDER’s homepage for […]

Money is often a source of conflict in a relationship. Josh Hastings, a financial educator and blogger, said combining his debt with his wife Lauren is helping them pay off nearly 300,000 in debt. The debt is actually helping their relationship by forcing them to communicate regularly about their financial […]

A woman believed her husband was having an extramarital affair, so she called the police claiming there was a burglar in their home in hopes that he would be caught in the act. Her plan did not work. Police did not find a burglar. But upon searching the home, officers […]

Melinda Gates has been married to her husband, Bill Gates, the Microsoft cofounder, for 25 years. While the two may run one of the world’s largest charities, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, they still find time to do the dishes together as a family. Dividing up household responsibilities evenly […]

Melinda Gates is the cochair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has committed over $US45 billion to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Melinda Gates believes the ultimate problem that needs solving is poverty. Poverty leads to all sorts of problems, including childhood mortality. And after […]

Studies have shown that the happiest couples have sex once a week. How couples start tough conversations can determine the success of their relationships. Enthusiastically supporting each other is key to a happy marriage. Couples who share the same drinking habits are more satisfied in their relationships. Visit BusinessInsider.com for […]

Same-sex marriage has been legal in some countries since the early 2000s. The Netherlands was the first country to legalise gay marriage in 2000. Most recently, a couple married in Costa Rica, becoming the first to do so in Central America. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. While same-sex marriage […]

Susan Solomont is the author of “Lost and Found In Spain: Tales of An Ambassador’s Wife.” When her husband was appointed US Ambassador to Spain under President Obama, she left her career in philanthropy, her friends and family, and a life she loved to join her husband for a three-and-a-half-year […]

The internet is full of romantic stories of love and thoughtfulness. Here are a few of the sweetest things husbands have ever done, according to Reddit. They range from simple to over-the-top. Romance shouldn’t stop at the altar. Sometimes it’s the big romantic gestures that keep the spark alive in […]

A woman turned to Reddit to ask whether she was out of line in considering a divorce when she found out how many children her husband was the father to. She said that while she had always known he was a sperm donor, at least 47 children felt like a […]

Elopements are on the rise in the US, as more and more people are opting out of the traditional wedding. Janessa White of Simply Eloped tells INSIDER that is for good reason. Elopements are significantly cheaper and allow people to focus on their honeymoon. Also, these ceremonies are more intimate […]

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the infamous blood-testing startup Theranos, has reportedly gotten married. Her husband is William “Billy” Evans, a 27-year-old heir to a hospitality property management company in California. Holmes and her ex-boyfriend, former Theranos president Sunny Balwani, are awaiting trial on federal charges of fraud, and she […]

Nicolas Cage filed for a marriage annulment on Wednesday, as Entertainment Tonight first reported. The actor was married to Erika Koike on Saturday. That is more or less a four-day marriage, for those counting, or less than half of Anthony Scaramucci’s nine-day tenure at the White House. Cage has been […]

Fine Arts photographer Paddy Summerfield took photos of his ageing parents over the course of ten years. Toward the end of their 60-year marriage, his mother developed Alzheimer’s, and his father took on the role of caretaker for his wife. He compiled the images into a personal and touching photo […]

Will and Judy Webb died hours apart after almost six decades of marriage. They were holding hands until their last breaths, their daughters told FOX 2 Detroit. The couple met when they were 14 years old and started out as friends, but the relationship quickly grew into something more. They […]

With a $US200 billion wedding industry, thousands of couples in every state get married each year – and it’s not cheap. With the help of INSIDER Data, we found out the average price of a wedding in every state. For instance, the average Connecticut wedding has a $US35,702 price tag. […]

Pink once injured her hand while trying to slash her husband Carey Hart‘s tires. The 39-year-old singer talked about trying to slash Hart’s tires “not that long ago” during a round of “Burning Questions” in a video shared from “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” “It was Thanksgiving,” she said. “Holidays are […]

Serena Williams‘ husband, Alexis Ohanian, makes pancakes for their family every Sunday morning. It’s one way for him to “show up” in the relationship, he writes for Glamour magazine. Ohanian says this simple tradition is even more meaningful than any of his more extravagant gestures, like taking out billboards for […]

My first engagement ring was bought in a market in Turkey, and didn’t quite suit me. My second engagement ring, with a tiny, cracked emerald, suited at first but fell apart quickly. For me, it would be the fourth time’s a charm, and with this ring, I me wed. Many […]

eHarmony helped conduct “The Happiness Index” which surveyed over 2,000 people in relationships to find out what made them happy. The study found that partners who describe their relationships as “perfectly happy” have similar personalities,political views, and educational backgrounds. These couples also have frequent sex, open communication, and equal power […]

The US Census Bureau tracks patterns in marital status by age among Americans, including divorce statistics. In recent years, older Americans are more likely to have been divorced, separated, or in a second or later marriage than in previous decades. Younger Americans are more likely to be never married or […]

Prenups, short for prenuptial agreements, are losing their bad reputation and becoming more popular. They help set expectations in the event of a divorce, often including financial clauses involving real estate property, debt, investments, and other assets. But you can also include some surprising things in a prenup: outsourced work, […]

UK discount shop Poundland has sold 20,000 fake engagement rings in one week. It says its “Bling Ring” range is so popular that it is now the UK’s biggest engagement ring retailer. The £1 ($US1.30) rings come in four styles and a number of sizes. Poundland says people are using […]

The average marriage age for Americans has increased over time, according to US Census Bureau data. In 1962, 90% of 30-year-olds had been married at least once. By 2019, only 51% of 30-year-olds had been married. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and couples […]

Divorce laws vary in every state. In some states, like Utah, separating from your spouse can be a quick affair. In others, like California, divorce can be drawn out for months. In Texas, many courts in the state won’t finalise a divorce while a wife is pregnant. Divorce is a […]

Glossier founder Emily Weiss and Stripe executive Will Gaybrick are officially engaged, according to a recent Instagram post from the couple. There are several other leaders in the tech industry who are dating, and married to, prominent venture capitalists, models, athletes, and powerful people. These are 15 of the most […]

Online travel agency Five Star Alliance has compiled a list of the best luxury resorts and hotels for destination weddings in the world. These destinations offer the type of unbeatable views, lush surroundings, and unique venues that traditional settings often can’t. The resorts and hotels also have five-star accommodations and […]

Using data from the US Census Bureau, we found the town in every state with the highest share of residents who have never been married. Many of the towns are home to major colleges or universities. The American Community Survey is an annual survey run by the Census Bureau to […]

Money is a common source of stress and arguments for many couples. In a marriage, couples sometimes think that they need to share everything – including bank accounts. However, having separate finances allows you to be in control of your spending, reduces the stress of having a joint bank account, […]

In 2019, divorce isn’t all that uncommon – but the trend is steadily decreasing. Last year, a University of Maryland professor found that the US divorce rate dropped 18% from 2008 to 2016. We wanted to see how divorce rates varied in every state, and found the number of divorces […]

John Gottman is a psychological researcher who has spent 40 years studying relationships. He evaluated how couples discuss conflict as a means to predict divorce. Gottman found that he could predict whether or not a couple would get divorced with 83% accuracy. However, Laurie Abraham writes in “The Husbands and […]

A prenup helps manage expectations of what happens during and after a divorce. While prenups have their benefits and are worth considering, they’re not for everyone. You shouldn’t get a prenup if you can’t afford it, want state laws to dictate what happens, don’t plan to acquire more assets, or […]

AmazonCEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie Bezos, have said they will divorce. On Thursday, TMZ reported that the couple did not have a prenup, citing “sources with direct knowledge” of the situation. A prenuptial agreement covers financial issues and the future of assets in the event of a divorce. […]

Becoming a parent is, for many couples, one of the many seasons of marriage. Having a child or a bunch of children will, inevitably, change the dynamic of your relationship with your partner in a myriad of ways. Having kids forces you and your partner to make your marriage a […]

An English professor at Georgia Tech taught a course on “adulting,” and found most of her students didn’t consider themselves adults. Many of her students said that adulthood starts when you had kids of your own. Recent research has shown young people are putting off traditional milestones like marriage, having […]

There are plenty of celebrity couples that have lasted over 20 years. Even today, they look just as happy as ever. From Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, who got married in 1997, to David and Victoria Beckham, who wed in 1999, these celebrity couples glow as they grow together. […]

Dating apps haven’t ruined happy marriages or our ability to commit, according to The Atlantic. But experts say online dating has a perhaps unexpected side effect: It may make it easier to leave an unfulfilling relationship. Instead of deliberately going to a bar and looking for someone else, you can […]

Some celebrity couples share plenty of details about the wedding before the big day and after tying the knot. But others keep the information about their nuptials under wraps. In some cases, fans weren’t even aware that two stars were engaged prior to their unexpected weddings. Visit INSIDER’s homepage for […]

As your life changes and progresses, your priorities and responsibilities can shift significantly. Here, author Jennifer Still details seven things she’s completely changed her mind about over the past decade. It makes sense that as we grow older and experience more of life, our thoughts and feelings about certain things […]

Insider spoke to chefs and wedding planners about some dishes they think people should avoid serving at a wedding. You might want to avoid serving any garlic-heavy dish, as some may not want to deal with bad breath. If you have a large guest list, you may want to avoid […]

Amanda Sparrow Large, 46, married what she said was a 300-year-old ghost pirate earlier this year. But ths week, she announced on social media that their marriage was over and warned others to be “VERY careful when dabbling in spirituality.” Now that she’s single, Large can focus on her dream […]

Before marrying someone, there are some topics you might want to discuss. Some important questions to ask your partner are in regards to how much debt they have and whether or not they want to have children. It can also be wise to ask about your partner’s previous encounters with […]

Many people get cold feet before their weddings. Some people go through with it, some don’t. These people told their stories of getting cold feet and either calling it off or going through with the wedding. It’s normal to feel very nervous or even anxious before you walk down the […]

There are many signs of cheating, from behaviour to body language. A surprising sign your partner is being unfaithful could be found in how they treat their in-laws (your parents). If they are distant and disinterested in your parents, they might be trying to absolve guilt. They also might not […]

Pnina Tornai, a designer on TLC show “Say Yes To The Dress” sees 90 to 120 brides a day at Kleinfeld Bridal, a world renowned bridal store in New York City. If a bride comes to Tornai and expresses issues with a fiancé, she doesn’t hesitate to tell them to […]

When it comes to marriage advice, parents are a great resource. After all, they have a lot of life experience to share. Here, 15 people share the best marriage advice they ever received from their parents. My grandmother, who raised me, loved to give me relationship advice. When it came […]

Marriage takes time, effort, and dedication, and around half of marriages end in divorce. Here, author Jennifer Still shares four ways that spending time apart from her partner has helped keep her marriage strong. With divorce rates hovering around 40 to 50%, it feels a bit obvious to say that […]

When I was getting married seven years ago, there were definitely some things I was not prepared for. Life as a military spouse can be old-fashioned, unglamorous, and just plain weird sometimes. I had no idea there was a dress code while living on a military base, and I have […]

Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the best days of your life. But the wedding planning itself? Not so much. For a detail-obsessed person like me, the planning may more closely resemble hell than heaven, especially if you’re on a modest budget. Because, when you have money […]

Your wedding is often said to be one of the biggest and most important days of your life. There are months, sometimes years, of planning required to ensure that everything goes perfectly, and it’s easy to get caught up in all of the details and the options out there. At […]

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When people imagine their dream wedding, the price tag usually isn’t part of the fantasy. According to Wedding Wire, the average wedding costs $US30,000 in the United States, and for some people, that figure is conservative. It seems like a very high number, but between the attire, the cake, the […]

How much does a prenup cost? Typically, prenups cost around $US2,500, but can cost more if you spend a while haggling out various issues. The cost of a prenup depends on where you live, what you’re protecting, who your attorney is, and how long the negotiations take. Contrary to popular […]

Married couple Ken and Jane Gremling were diagnosed with breast cancer within months of each other. Both had mastectomies and have an excellent prognosis, according to the Cleveland Clinic, where they were both treated. Both cancers were caught early: Ken brought up his concerning symptoms with his family doctor right […]

When you’re planning a wedding to the love of your life – especially if you’re a romantic – a prenuptial agreement is probably not your highest priority. But maybe it should be. “A lot of issues come up in the course of a marriage,” Leslie J. Wilsher, an attorney who […]

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