What do women do when they get together? We sit around and talk! Men, not so much. My theory is that this difference is genetic and dates back to the hunter-gatherer societies, when the men had to be quiet as… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share Image
One study found that people who smile in childhood photographs are less likely to get a divorce. — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
If you had asked me when I was 28 and in my wedding dress if I ever thought I would end up in my… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
“(Think, “Want to go out for dinner tonight?” “K”), as if the sender might be suggesting he is far too busy and important to… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
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… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
Women tell stories; men want answers. Guys get impatient when we drone on forever; we get frustrated when they tune out. — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
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… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
Merely watching a romantic comedy causes relationship satisfaction to plummet. Apparently, the bitter realization that maybe it could happen to us, but it obviously… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
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 Copy Share
Scientific studies about relationships fascinate me, and I devour them hungrily, especially when they give big, fancy-sounding names to everyday experiences. — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
[Newlyweds,] these optimistic young bastards, promise to honor and cherish each other through hot flashes and mid-life crises and a cumulative 50-pound weight gain,… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
Divorce is contagious. That's right - when you have a close couple friend split up, it increases your chances of getting a divorce by… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
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… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
As relationships progress, the time you spend smooching diminishes. Where kissing was once an enjoyable entree unto itself, it becomes a mere appetizer couples… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
The man you married is yours to have and to hold for the rest of ever, even if he starts chewing tobacco or decides… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
Beyond the profound federal perks, married people make more money; we're healthier, physically and emotionally; we produce happier, more stable and more successful kids;… — Jenna McCarthy Copy Share
