Maramal is in Riften; he can be inside the Bee and Barb tavern or at the Temple of Mara. Talk to him about marriage and he will instruct you to get an Amulet of Mara. You can purchase the amulet from Maramal after speaking to him. You may have picked up an Amulet of Mara from loots; if you have it already, just equip it. Talking to Taarie while wearing the Amulet of Mara will result in a dialogue concerning marriage. In order for Taarie to say yes, she must have a high disposition towards you, hence investing in her store and completing the “Fit for the Jarl” quest. Maramal will be delighted to wed the both of you and will announce that the ceremony will take place the next day between dawn and dusk. Early the next day, Taarie will be at the Temple of Mara; enter the temple, walk down the aisle, and say your vows.  Congratulations, you’re now legally married in Skyrim! Though Maramal tells you that the ceremony is to be held between dawn and dusk, you can actually hold the ceremony at any time of day as long as it hasn’t been over 24 hours since you proposed.

Summary: Speak to Maramal. Get the Amulet of Mara and equip it. Talk to Taarie again. Ask her to marry you. Head to the Temple of Mara and talk to Maramal. Go through the ceremony.


Although your boyfriend may claim he is willing to or about to leave his wife, most married men are not actually ready or planning to do so.  During your time with your boyfriend, you should understand that the chances of him leaving his wife to be with you exclusively are small.  If he is finalizing his divorce, then he may actually be serious about leaving his wife. Most men will not leave their wife to be with their girlfriend. If your boyfriend has children with his wife, you should understand that he will always have a connection to his children and possibly with his wife.  Even if your boyfriend leaves his wife, his children will still be part of his life and he may be required to share visitation rights with her.  Be prepared for this if you continue to pursue your relationship with him. Dating a married man is almost always a difficult relationship and is one that is likely to emotionally hurt those involved.  You should be fully aware of this if you plan to continue your relationship with your married boyfriend.

Summary: Be aware that he likely won't leave his wife. Realize that he will always be connected to his family. Prepare yourself for a difficult relationship.


If you read an article you enjoyed and admire in terms of style or voice, look at the byline to see who wrote the article. The journalist will likely have an email address or other contact information. Send the reporter a brief and professional email outlining your desire to write articles for a publication and ask for any suggestions on your work.  If you are looking to get published in the paper the reporter works for, you may ask if they would be willing to pass on a pitch from you to the editor or if they can connect you to a contact that will help you get published. Avoid sending a casual or informal email to a writer or journalist. Always be professional in tone and don't take up too much of the reporter's time by writing a long-winded email or letter. Most areas have a writing scene or arts scene that involve writers and reporters. Look for open mic nights in your city, join forums or groups online that organize readings or writer get togethers, and seek out other reporters at local writing events. Introduce yourself to people at these events to get a sense of the writing scene and make yourself known. It can be difficult to deal with feedback from readers and editors, especially if you are just starting your writing career. But feedback will help you become a better writer and give you a thick skin when it comes to criticism. A good editor will provide constructive feedback on your article, with notes on any issues or problems they might see in your work, and how to correct them. Don't afraid to ask for feedback if you get a rejection on a pitch letter or a first draft of an article, and use the editor's notes to improve your writing. This will serve you well as you move forward in your career, as each article you write will become better and better with each small adjustment or improvement to your writing style.

Summary: Reach out to other writers and journalists. Get involved in your local writing scene. Solicit feedback from editors.


After you’ve been replaced or rejected, you may start to feel negatively about yourself. You may start to believe you’re not worthy of relationships, but you are. Learning to accept yourself again may take some time and may be challenging, but you can do it.  Give yourself a break for any mistakes you’ve made. Everyone makes mistakes, and you can learn and move on from them. This knowledge can enrich your future relationships. Avoid calling yourself names. That’s not going to help you move forward. Even though you’ve been replaced or rejected, you will be okay with time. Remember that now you have more time to focus on yourself and find better relationships. Your ex might have moved on quickly, but this just shows they're not capable of being alone. Prove to yourself that you're capable of being alone by:  Focusing on your unique abilities and qualities. Starting a new hobby. Participating in sports or other active pursuits. Focusing on your education or your job. To help heal from your sense of being replaced, spend time with other people. Reconnecting with others and trying to find somewhere else where you belong will help you get over the loss of your other friends. If you’re not sure where to meet new people, you can try:  Volunteering. Joining a sports team. Talking to someone new at work or at school. Joining a gym. Being replaced or rejected never feels good. But it’s important to remember this is a normal part of life. Not everyone you meet is going to like you and you’re not going to like everyone you meet, either. Sometimes relationships have to end. By accepting this, you can focus your energy on yourself and creating better relationships.
Summary: Accept yourself. Stay positive. Meet new people. Accept that exclusion is a part of life.