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5 Misunderstandings That Will Cause Problems In Your Closest Relationships
Erika Boissiere | 6 min read
Misunderstandings are the root of conflict in many relationships. It can range from minor misunderstandings (“I thought you said left!”) to toxic misunderstandings (“Were you flirting...
Relationships

3 Tips to Repair a Hate-Filled Mother-Daughter Relationship Without Losing Yourself
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read
It always makes me feel a little uncomfortable to say, “I hate my mother.” It pains me to say, “My mother hates me.” There are many...
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Never Feel Guilty About Severing Ties With a Toxic Person
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
About a year ago, I severed ties with a toxic member of my family. With the help of my therapist, we decided it was in the...
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5 Date Ideas to Help Keep Your Relationship Exciting
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
If you are married or in a committed relationship, experts will agree that you should continue to date your significant other. COVID-19 has made that a...
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3 Steps to Intimacy and the Skills That Help You Take Them
Joanne Davila, Ph.D and Kaycee Lashman, EMBA | 7 min read
Intimacy is one of the keys to a good relationship. We all strive for it, but we often don’t know how to get it or maintain...
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18 Lessons I’ve Learned From 18 Years of Marriage
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
Weddings have taken a hit in 2020, and the views on marriage have been changing among Millenials. According to Philip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University...
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5 Reasons You Need to Get Rid of All Your Negative Friends
Dr. Richard Toney | 7 min read
Negativity will spoil the relationship between friends in such a way that they will not want to be around, talk to, or even engage with one...
Relationships

Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts to Show Dad You Care
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
The Father’s Day gifts below will help you show dad how much he means to you. During the quarantine, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, my family...
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5 Tips for Knowing When to Stop Trusting Someone
Justin Lavelle | 4 min read
We’ve all had it happen to us at one point in our lives. Someone we care about has broken our trust or deceived us. It doesn’t...
Relationships

What To Do When It Feels Like Your Relationship Is Falling Apart
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
If you feel as if your relationship is tearing at the seams, here's the best course of action to take...
Relationships

Missing Mom? Show Her You Love Her With These Unique Mother’s Day Gifts!
Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
There are many different kinds of moms: helicopter mom, the crunchy mom, zen mommy, and the free-range mom, to name a few. No matter what type...
Relationships

How To Avoid The 4 Common Misunderstandings that Will Ruin Any Relationship
Cindi Sansone-Braff | 6 min read
Miscommunication in relationships usually result in misunderstandings and arguments. Learn how to avoid them with the tips below. In order to keep misunderstandings to a minimum,...
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7 Signs of Narcissistic Abuse From Your Partner
Dr. Paul Coleman | 7 min read
The signs of abuse are something everyone needs to know. Keep reading so you can inform yourself on the dangers of narcissistic abuse so you can...
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How to Appreciate Your Partner More And Not Take Them for Granted
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 5 min read
Are you taking your partner for granted? Below are a few signs you need to appreciate your partner more. Life has a way of getting busy,...
Relationships

7 Signs You Are Truly a Hopeless Romantic
Leona's Love Quest | 6 min read
Wondering if you're a hopeless romantic at heart? We have 7 telltale signs...
Relationships

How Being Defensive Almost Killed My Relationship
Leonie de Picciotto | 6 min read
Discover how being defensive almost ruined my relationship and learn how to manage your defensiveness. My boyfriend went silent and a chill set in between us....
Relationships

7 Signs That Someone is Good for Your Mental Health
Karen Koenig | 8 min read
If someone in your circle is mentally healthy, there’s an excellent chance that being around him or her will benefit your mental health as well. It...
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Subtle Signs Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble….and What to Do about It
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
We all know the big flashing red signs, that our marriage is headed down a bad path and for divorce. But do we know the more...
Relationships

How To Keep Your Relationship As Awesome As Day 1
Robert Escandon | 8 min read
Relationships are a very tricky thing. As part of our human nature, we are curious about discovering new things, especially if the heart is involved. The...
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10 Ways to Put a Fresh Spark Back in Your Relationship
Justin Lavelle | 5 min read
It happens to people all the time. In fact, 6 out of 10 couples will tell you they’ve fallen into a rut at some point in...
Relationships

6 Ways To Keep a Healthy Intimate Relationship
Earl Lewis | 4 min read
Wondering how to keep a relationship healthy? With the right work, you can keep good, healthy intimate connections for the long haul. Here’s how. How To Keep...
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5 Signs You Should Break Up Even When It’s Hard To Do
Akash Gautam | 9 min read
5 Signs You Should Break Up Even When It’s Hard To Do Love is such an intricate, complicated, litany feature of our lives these days. We...
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10 Things Happy Couples Do Differently
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
When I envision my successful life, I will typically take my mind to a special event that will take place when I am nearly 75 years...
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How To Get Over Infidelity In 7 Steps
Shlomo Slatkin | 4 min read
Infidelity can probably be ranked in the top 10 fears of most people. The notion of loyalty is one that we as human beings, do not...
Relationships

Men vs. Women: Communication Styles Explained
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 4 min read
Stemming back to the days of ‘Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus’, we have understood that there are some fundamental differences in how men...
Relationships

7 Things About Love That No One Tells You
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
There are many uncomfortable truths about life and live that we could talk about, but we will limit it to 7 here, as that is probably...
Relationships

The 7 Commandments of Long Distance Relationships
Cornell Thomas | 6 min read
My name is Cornell Thomas. I’m a speaker, author, and – most importantly – a survivor of the often dreaded long distance relationship. Now before you...
Relationships

Constructive Criticism or Destructive Hating? How to distinguish between the two
Crystal Brown-Tatum | 6 min read
“A hater is just a fan in denial.” If you have haters, you have a secret fan club. It seems like everyone has “haters” these days....
Relationships

10 Romantic Things You Can Do To Make Your Partner Feel Special
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
In the beginning of your relationship, wowing each other was fairly easy. Your every desire was to win the heart of that special guy or gal....
Relationships

Why you should not accept the “too busy” excuse from your partner
Cris Antonio | 5 min read
Is your partner always ‘too busy’? “If he’s not calling you, it’s because you are not on his mind. If he creates expectations for you, and...
Relationships

20 Simple but creative ways to cheer someone up
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 8 min read
Discover some simple but amazing ways to cheer someone up. Life always has its ups and downs. Nevertheless, it’s not easy seeing someone we care about wear...
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Why Your Next Relationship Probably Won’t Work and What to Do About It
Daniel Dowling | 7 min read
Our latest article on why relationships fail and what to do about it. People who settle for mediocre lives also settle for mediocre relationships. Why relationships...
Relationships

Perfect Wedding Gift Ideas for Every Type of Couple
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 3 min read
Not sure what to give the couple that seems to have everything? Sometimes, even though we want to be unique and thoughtful, we’re stuck for appropriate...
Relationships

4 Secrets Men Keep from Women That Can Affect a Relationship
Dr. R.Y. Langham | 5 min read
Do you ever feel like your partner is not telling you what he’s really thinking or feeling? There may be some validity to your concern. Let’s...
Relationships

5 Tips to build a healthy and positive social circle
Amanda Sparks | 4 min read
How’s your social life? Do you enjoy the people you hang out with? Are they supportive and encouraging? Or are they a bit like “Debbie downers”?...
Relationships

How to communicate with anyone using the Color Code
Megan Christensen | 5 min read
There is no denying that communication is tricky. In our lives, we are forced to communicate with teachers, students, co-workers, parents, kids, spouses, significant others, friends,...
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Why Collaborative Divorce is a Route Worth Considering
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 4 min read
When people think of divorce, they may become overwhelmed with anxiety, fear the bickering and ill will, as well as dread the lawyers who will drag...
Relationships

Couples Therapy to Negotiate the End of Your Relationship? Absolutely!
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 4 min read
While most people consider couples therapy as a tool to work on issues in the relationship (to hopefully fix them and move forward), that’s not its...
Relationships

6 Tips for a Happy Marriage That Lasts More Than 20 Years
Karen Kolp | 7 min read
How do you stay married – happily – for 20 years? I’ve been thinking on that recently, as my husband Ben and I celebrated our 20th...
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Why Failed Relationships Do NOT Make You a Failure
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 4 min read
Often, patients speak to me about the fact that they feel like a failure because a relationship failed. They take the fact that a break-up, or...
Relationships

7 Secrets To Staying Healthy When In a Relationship
Jillian Yuhas | 7 min read
Nurturing your emotional health is essential to your happiness and partner. If you’re struggling to stay emotionally healthy when in love, don’t worry – you’re not...
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5 Ways to Be There for a Co-Worker in Crisis
Sarah Beckman | 5 min read
Most of us know at least one person at this very moment facing cancer, loss of a loved one, illness, divorce or other personal struggle. When...
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10 Qualities Women Look for In a Man That Will Make Them Want To Stay
Pat Barone | 8 min read
Ultimately, what women want is to stay. And men want them to stay. So, why are there so many breakups, even in relationships that appear blessed...
Relationships

10 Things to Expect Before Dating Independent Women
Paula Cookson | 6 min read
By the time you meet an independent woman, she has already learned the value of self-reliance and hard work – and this can’t help but transcend...
Relationships

5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Intimate Relationship
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
Issues with intimacy are one of the top issues that couples report when they enter couples therapy. They have lost the “spark”. They have stopped being...
Relationships

10 Qualities Guys Look for in a Woman that Will Make Them Want to Stay
Sophia Smith | 5 min read
More than 40 percent of adult population in America is single, and it is not much different with other countries either. You can panic about this,...
Relationships

How To Fall In Love With Your Partner Over and Over Again
Rebecca Temsen | 5 min read
We’ve seen it all around us – good love that’s gone bad. Couples laying in bed on their phones with nothing to say until “good night,...
Relationships

How Do You know If You Have Met Your Soulmate and What Comes Next?
Justin Lavelle | 7 min read
Taking the leap into a new relationship can leave you feeling terrified and overwhelmed. On the other hand, you may be experiencing an intimacy and openness...
Relationships

6 Fixes to Keep Your “Family Time” Resolution
Teana McDonald | 5 min read
For most people, “spending more time with family” is one of the first things on the New Year’s resolution list – and is one of the...
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10 Reasons Why an Independent Woman Struggles with Falling In Love
Ashley Valencia | 7 min read
Hey! My name is Ashley Valencia, I was and still am a very independent woman. I got married in December of 2016. I am 30 years...
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5 Game Changers That Will Ruin Any Relationship
Jesse Brisendine | 5 min read
Relationships are the sources of some of our most blissful, fulfilling, and pleasurable experiences when they are working. But when they are not, they can be...
Relationships

7 Benefits of Cuddling That Could Save Your Relationship
Patrick Banks | 6 min read
Often in life, the solution is in the simplest of things we do. Our relationship is no different. You may have tried hard to improve it,...
Relationships

6 Hard Facts about Successful Relationships
Scott Carroll | 6 min read
Successful relationships take time and effort. In order for it to really work for the long haul, couples need to remember a few things, such as...
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10 Brutal Truths for a Love that Lasts
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 6 min read
In a time when divorce seems like the common solution to any problem, and 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, there remains 50 percent of...
Relationships

7 Tips to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work
Shawn Schweier | 5 min read
A long-distance relationship can be the biggest challenge any relationship can face. With the distance and being so far from your significant other, it can tear...
Relationships

25 Fun Date Ideas that Won’t Leave You Broke
Paul Moyer | 8 min read
There is nothing like spending time with your significant other. Whether you’ve been together for 20 years or only two months, you probably know that going...
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10 Reasons To Get Married In Your 30s, NOT Your 20s
Sylvia Smith | 6 min read
First off, you should know that I got married in both my 20s and 30s. That’s why I want to warn every young woman I see...
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11 Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship
Ash Stevens | 8 min read
It’s easy to recognize an abusive relationship watching Lifetime – but it’s damn near impossible to see when it’s with the person you love. Abuse can manifest in many...
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20 To Dos for Lasting Love That You Can Do Today
Lisa Concepcion | 5 min read
When I was 20 I met my now ex-husband. I’m now 45 and divorced one year. We were together a total of 24 years before divorcing. We...
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Who is wrong, you or your friends?
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 7 min read
We live in a deeply divided nation and this often means that we end up disagreeing with sensible people that simply think different than us. Too...
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7 signs you have an amazing family
Rich Schaus, Lead Contributor | 8 min read
I was just seventeen years old. Christmas morning had so far been a bummer. While I had many packages under the tree they were all clothing...
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10 Things to Avoid For Better Relationships
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 5 min read
During my many years of working with couples, and writing about them each week for major media outlets, I have been able to comfortably come up...
Relationships

How to have a healthy relationship
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 5 min read
People are often under the misconception that relationships aren’t work. The best relationships are consistently working at being healthy, supportive, and fair to one another. The...
Relationships

7 Important but Uncomfortable Truths about Life and Love
Christopher Sharp | 8 min read
7 Important but Uncomfortable Truths about Life and Love 1. Change Change is important to every living thing in that it allows evolution to constantly make...
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How To Flirt 101: Where to Start
Justin Lavelle | 6 min read
Flirting. It’s one of those words that typically strikes a pleasing chord with most people. Flirting is a playful way someone lets you know they’re interested...
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The Art of Flirting: 12 Ways To Flirt Better Starting Today
Michelle Roberts | 6 min read
As a Dating and Relationship coach I am asked this question a thousand times or more a year. I call it an Art because some people...
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3 Ways To Improve Your Relationships
Nathan Adlam | 7 min read
I don’t have friends, I got family – Dom Toretto, Furious 7 In today’s world, all it takes to start a relationship is a few button...
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The 9 Biggest Benefits of Being In a Relationship
Sarah Landrum | 5 min read
The trend these days might be to stay single and try to play the field, but is it really that fulfilling? While being single might have...
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Be The Person You Want To Meet
April Masini | 4 min read
Be The Person You Want To Meet It’s easy to make a list of what you want in a perfect mate — in fact, I think...
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8 Surefire Ways To Destroy Any Relationship
Dr. Colleen Mullen, Psy.D., LMFT | 4 min read
Is what you’re doing ruining your relationships? Why would you want to read a list of actions to take to kill your relationship? As a...
Relationships

Is Your Relationship A Success?
April Masini | 3 min read
Measuring Success In Our Relationships The best success is not public or measured in accolades because, quite frankly, that is common. And common success is less...

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5 Misunderstandings That Will Cause Problems In Your Closest Relationships

3 Tips to Repair a Hate-Filled Mother-Daughter Relationship Without Losing Yourself

Never Feel Guilty About Severing Ties With a Toxic Person

5 Date Ideas to Help Keep Your Relationship Exciting

3 Steps to Intimacy and the Skills That Help You Take Them

18 Lessons I’ve Learned From 18 Years of Marriage

5 Reasons You Need to Get Rid of All Your Negative Friends

Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts to Show Dad You Care

5 Tips for Knowing When to Stop Trusting Someone

What To Do When It Feels Like Your Relationship Is Falling Apart

Missing Mom? Show Her You Love Her With These Unique Mother’s Day Gifts!

How To Avoid The 4 Common Misunderstandings that Will Ruin Any Relationship

7 Signs of Narcissistic Abuse From Your Partner

How to Appreciate Your Partner More And Not Take Them for Granted

7 Signs You Are Truly a Hopeless Romantic

How Being Defensive Almost Killed My Relationship

7 Signs That Someone is Good for Your Mental Health

Subtle Signs Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble….and What to Do about It

How To Keep Your Relationship As Awesome As Day 1

10 Ways to Put a Fresh Spark Back in Your Relationship

6 Ways To Keep a Healthy Intimate Relationship

5 Signs You Should Break Up Even When It’s Hard To Do

10 Things Happy Couples Do Differently

How To Get Over Infidelity In 7 Steps

Men vs. Women: Communication Styles Explained

7 Things About Love That No One Tells You

The 7 Commandments of Long Distance Relationships

Constructive Criticism or Destructive Hating? How to distinguish between the two

10 Romantic Things You Can Do To Make Your Partner Feel Special

Why you should not accept the “too busy” excuse from your partner

20 Simple but creative ways to cheer someone up

Why Your Next Relationship Probably Won’t Work and What to Do About It

Perfect Wedding Gift Ideas for Every Type of Couple

4 Secrets Men Keep from Women That Can Affect a Relationship

5 Tips to build a healthy and positive social circle

How to communicate with anyone using the Color Code

Why Collaborative Divorce is a Route Worth Considering

Couples Therapy to Negotiate the End of Your Relationship? Absolutely!

6 Tips for a Happy Marriage That Lasts More Than 20 Years

Why Failed Relationships Do NOT Make You a Failure

7 Secrets To Staying Healthy When In a Relationship

5 Ways to Be There for a Co-Worker in Crisis

10 Qualities Women Look for In a Man That Will Make Them Want To Stay

10 Things to Expect Before Dating Independent Women

5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Intimate Relationship

10 Qualities Guys Look for in a Woman that Will Make Them Want to Stay

How To Fall In Love With Your Partner Over and Over Again

How Do You know If You Have Met Your Soulmate and What Comes Next?

6 Fixes to Keep Your “Family Time” Resolution

10 Reasons Why an Independent Woman Struggles with Falling In Love

5 Game Changers That Will Ruin Any Relationship

7 Benefits of Cuddling That Could Save Your Relationship

6 Hard Facts about Successful Relationships

10 Brutal Truths for a Love that Lasts

7 Tips to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work

25 Fun Date Ideas that Won’t Leave You Broke

10 Reasons To Get Married In Your 30s, NOT Your 20s

11 Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship

20 To Dos for Lasting Love That You Can Do Today

Who is wrong, you or your friends?

7 signs you have an amazing family

10 Things to Avoid For Better Relationships

How to have a healthy relationship

7 Important but Uncomfortable Truths about Life and Love

How To Flirt 101: Where to Start

The Art of Flirting: 12 Ways To Flirt Better Starting Today

3 Ways To Improve Your Relationships

The 9 Biggest Benefits of Being In a Relationship

Be The Person You Want To Meet

8 Surefire Ways To Destroy Any Relationship

Is Your Relationship A Success?