There’s a lot of pressure around Valentine’s Day to do something extraordinary or unforgettable. More often than not, a successful date is really just about doing something fun you both enjoy and spending that time focused on one another. The memorable part is actually taking that time out of your busy life to be with […]
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The holidays can be a stressful time in and amongst all the holiday cheer. Disagreements about how to celebrate the holidays or conflicts with family and in-laws can add extra stress to your romantic relationship. Addressing these conflicts right away with open and timely communication is an essential step in maintaining and strengthening your relationship,
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The internet and the smartphone have vastly changed how people meet. The number of heterosexual and same-sex couples who meet through online dating has increased significantly. In fact, online dating is the most common way heterosexual couples are meeting now. It used to be that the most common way to meet someone was through friends
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Firefighters face very high levels of job stress. This is not surprising, given they interact with people in extreme situations and are exposed to a wide range of dangers, not typical in most other professions. These stresses and difficulties, mental, physical, and emotional, have a significant impact on a firefighter’s well-being. A recent study from
Sexual intimacy often experiences dips or lulls as a couple goes through life together. You can’t predict the changes life will throw at you, and some are easier to handle than others. However, some challenges will take a more significant toll on your life and relationship. Long-term increased workload, stress, health problems, medication (with side
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In the book, We Do: Saying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring Love, psychotherapist Stan Tatkin explains how a secure-functioning relationship creates a blueprint for a successful, healthy, long-lasting love relationship. Tatkin takes a preventative approach to building committed love relationships, focusing on working through the book with your partner rather
There’s never been a time in history where you can lay in bed next to your partner and cheat. The use of smartphones and social media has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for cheating. It used to be that cheating was when you were having sex with someone who isn’t your partner.
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This article was updated in October 2021. Boundaries are necessary for all relationships, including your intimate relationships. There’s a common misconception that boundaries prevent intimacy in relationships, but in fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many people think that boundaries are like fences, preventing people from coming into your space and therefore stopping
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All couples have disagreements and fights at one time or another. Conflicts happen in all relationships, and that’s okay. It’s important to express your thoughts, feelings, and needs even if you’re unhappy. So, having conflict in your relationship is never the issue. What’s more important is how you manage the conflict and whether you repair
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To understand how to create a casual relationship that fits your wants and needs, you first need to understand what a casual relationship is. The phrases casual dating and casual relationship are interchangeable and can mean different things to different people. Key takeaways: Casual relationships are a valid form of relationship that doesn’t fit within
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