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Reconnecting With Your Partner After Distance

Relationships are never perfect. After all, they are made up of two unique human beings with differing wants and needs. Disputes are so common in relationships, we sometimes say that it’s healthy to fight with our partner.

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The Power of Self-Regulating

There are a lot of misconceptions that we tell ourselves about the control we have over our thoughts. We sometimes get caught up in the idea that we don’t have control over our thoughts. Or worse, we start to shame ourselves for the thoughts that naturally come into our heads unprovoked.

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How to Save a Sexless Marriage

Here’s a hint: it takes more than lighting a few candles and popping on some jazz music. In fact, it requires more talking than actual sex. We sometimes want to force ourselves into intimacy, thinking that if we get into it then we’ll get more in the mood. But the truth is that many couples stop having sex when more serious problems present themselves in other areas of the relationship.

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Does Marriage Really Lead to A Happily Ever After?

Forming and nurturing a relationship is a complicated process, from first meeting to tying the knot. As milestones go, getting married is one of the first big ones, and it can set the stage for the rest of your story together. Many of us are conditioned by our culture, the media and even family members to think of marriage as one’s happily ever after. But walking down the aisle doesn’t immediately lead to perfect happiness, nor does it guarantee harmony for years to come.

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Working Together as a Couple Without Sacrificing Your Marriage or Work

Whether you’re a couple of entrepreneurs or one of the lucky few who met their partner on-the-job, it’s important to be mindful of how your work can impact your relationship and vice versa. With the pandemic still keeping many of us glued to our home offices, navigating the balance between work and life can be especially stressful. In some ways those stressors are made worse by having to share your workspace with your partner, but with a little mindfulness, patience, and respect, couples can work together harmoniously without it affecting their relationship.

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Building Independence for a Healthier Relationship

Slowly but surely, we’re all emerging from quarantine and reconnecting with those outside of our immediate circle. Coming out of a pandemic, where we spent the majority of our time indoors with our partner, it’s more important than ever to remember the value of independence in sustaining a healthy relationship.

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