In the works

I'm working on two longer pieces right now and would love your thoughts. The first is on couples: why is one partner almost always more interesting than the other? The second is a column on tips for the newly-engaged: what makes a marriage work? (I'm looking for humor as well as truth.) Please share your thoughts in the comments area. Meanwhile, for today's insights on parenting, check out: daddy blog, being daddy, blog daddy, java mommy, and moody mama.