Rachel Grate

The concept of marriage has evolved quite a bit over the centuries. Everything from where weddings take place to who's actually getting married has changed dramatically over the years.  So why do we still follow the same traditions that originated…

If you're planning a wedding, you want it to be special — but you shouldn't have to go in debt to make it happen. Unfortunately, that seems to be the case for many couples: According to The Knot, the average wedding in the United States now costs…

For many families, Mother's Day can be a joyful holiday. However, what the holiday cards won't tell you is that Mother's Day can also bring up some emotions that aren't so positive. One source of discomfort on the holiday? The reinforced pressure it…

Think America has outgrown its Puritan beginnings? Think again.  Slut shaming may be on the decline, but it's far from extinct. And nothing makes that more apparent than re-reading The Scarlet Letter.  The classic novel you probably read in a high…

It's an election year, which inevitably means that our Facebook feeds are full of rants about politics. Whether it's a 1200-word pro-Trump rant posted by your great-uncle, or your #BernieBro cousin posting an incessant series of links to Bernie…

More and more millennials are choosing to be childfree. And as anyone rapidly approaching 30 can tell you, with that choice can come some uncomfortable conversations. Even though it's becoming increasingly acceptable for many young women to opt out…

Let's face it: Valentine's Day blows. It's expensive and silly and seems to exist solely to make single people feel like they're fated to die alone, with nothing but nine cats and hundreds of empty cans of tuna fish by their side. Galentine's…

Every couple has their differences. You may root for the Yankees, while your partner roots for the Mets. Your significant other might vote Republican, while you're a diehard Democrat.  But some differences are more difficult to overcome than others.…

Prenups: They're not just for celebrities anymore. In fact, more of your engaged friends may be getting them than they admit. Prenuptial agreements are more popular than ever, and millennials appear to be driving the trend: In a 2013 survey by the…