Here are 25 habits happy couples practice regularly. If you’re looking to elevate your relationship, start with just one or two, and watch the magic unfold. Start today!

Let’s be real: Marriage is one of the most beautiful and challenging relationships you’ll ever have. It’s built on love, patience, and compromise. But here’s the thing—are you giving so much in your marriage that you’re starting to lose yourself?

Let’s be real: Marriage is one of the most beautiful and challenging relationships you’ll ever have. It’s built on love, patience, and compromise. But here’s the thing are you giving so much in your marriage that you’re starting to lose yourself?

When I asked couples to share just a few answers to some simple questions about romance, I wasn’t looking for perfection. I wanted real. Because real love? That’s where the magic lives. So today, let me guide you through a few ways you can bring that spark back—or keep it glowing strong.

When we think about improving our lives, the first things that come to mind are often the usual suspects: lose weight, save money, clean out the garage. Sure, those resolutions sound great. And yes, being healthier, having savings, or an organized space can make life easier. But will they truly fill your soul?

Do you remember your first date? I sure do. For me and my husband, Brian, our first date was a blind date arranged by a friend. I rushed from work, dressed up in a little black dress, walked into the restaurant at 7:05 (it’s okay…I was fashionably late) and… no Brian. I waited. I called my mom (yes, I did). Then he arrived, like someone running through the door determined to win me over. He apologized, he pulled himself together, and the evening turned into laughter, dancing,

Hi, I’m Michelle Hays – welcome to Monarch for Love! As we prepare for the holidays, I can’t help but think back to the magical anticipation I felt as a child waiting for Christmas. I was the kid who couldn’t sleep, straining to hear Santa’s sleigh on the roof. That kind of childlike wonder is something we all once knew deeply. But somewhere along the way, adulthood crept in. Our excitement faded, replaced with to-do lists, shopping stress, and endless wrapping paper. We forg