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How to Handle Relationships with In-Laws

A romantic relationship between two people often comes with a commitment that extends beyond one partner and into friend groups and family members on both sides. Many times, these relationships are nowhere near as strong as the one we have with our partner, but when it comes to our partner’s parents, things get a little harder to navigate.

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Roleplaying Tips & Ideas to Try With Your Partner

While some Halloween gatherings may be limited due to COVID-19, you can still get some extra use out of your costume by wearing them for some fun in the bedroom. Roleplay is a great way to step out of your own skin and into someone else’s, giving both you and your partner newfound appreciation for your romantic and sexual encounters. Even though Halloween is the perfect time to try roleplay with your partner, it’s a fun change of pace you can bring into your sex life at any time.

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Talking About Politics With Your Partner

With the 2020 Presidential Election just two weeks away, Americans are feeling tense, hopeful, angry, excited, betrayed, and plenty of other justifiable feelings. But what happens when our political alignment brings those feelings into our marriage or relationships?

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What Respect Looks Like In A Relationship

Respect. We hear the word a lot during arguments or in conversations with couples counselors, but it can be hard to envision what respect looks and feels like in a relationship. The nature of our relationships may vary, but all of them require some level of respect.

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Managing Relationship Stress During A Pandemic

No matter your walk of life, this year has proven to be one for the record books. The stresses that many of us are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing protests, wildfires, not to mention the everyday stressors of general life, are weighing more heavily on our relationships than usual, but with a mindful approach to stress management and communication, we can all get through this together, relationships intact.

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5 Tips for Productive Fighting In Your Relationship

5 Tips for Productive Fighting In Your Relationship

It's normal for couples to get into arguments, to express differences in opinion, and, you guessed it, fight with each other. Keep in mind, we're not talking about physical fights. If physical abuse is taking place in your relationship, you should seek a safe space with someone you trust and contact law enforcement.

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