Relationships
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Let’s BeReal: Long-term relationships, Staying Faithful and Growing from Conflict
I am not one to talk when it comes to giving relationship advice. How I ended up in a healthy and secure relationship still baffles me sometimes. As someone who has self-proclaimed commitment issues, a long string of unsuccessful relationships, and an impulsive personality, the story of how I eventually…
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The Real Secret Behind True Love
I used to think of love like it was in the movies. Love was supposed to be filled with desire, almost to a point of danger. At 23 years old, I finally realized that love, like everything else I preached, is a habit. If you choose to commit to loving…
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3 Mindful Tips to Keep in Personal Relationships
When it comes to our personal relationships, all of us have our weaknesses. As for myself, I have a difficult time these days remembering to make plans with the people I care most about. When it pertains to my intimate relationships, sometimes I say or act in ways I later…
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The Three Golden Rituals for Busy Couples
As our lives get busier, how do we find quality time to spend with our loved ones, a necessary part of maintaining strong and healthy relationships? It’s often easy for busy couples to resort to plopping in front of the television after a long day at work, or even so,…
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My Summer Guide: To Dating
We’re cruising on the tip of Summer, and although I know not everyone might be living their best “hot girl summer” (cue to me in the same pair of yoga pants), even if that’s the case you’re probably still snatching some dates here and there. Without any further ado, I…
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What I Learned About Myself Through Betrayal
A betrayal is a form of severance of a deep trust or bond between two or more individuals. When it happens, it tends to cut deep on an emotional level, and leads to feelings of distress, embarrassment, anger, grief, and confusion. Sometimes, it happens so out of the blue that…
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Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This But: Managing Your Expectations Around Partners 101
In my recent post, I went all-in on the stress that results from not having our expectations met on our moods, motivation, and energy. In this one, I want to discuss the expectations surrounding your partners. Let’s face it. Making a commitment to someone is a huge deal. It’s time…
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Security and Love: What I learned from reading Attached
I sat on the sofa, slightly apprehensive about what I was about to say. “I think I tend to want what’s bad for me.” A pause. This was the beginning of a conversation about my somewhat tumultuous history of dating. Not all of it was bad, it’s just the brain…
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How Couples Grow Together and Grow Apart
We all know that one couple that we’re absolutely convinced is going to get married, have triplets, and live happily ever after. Next thing you know, they’ve broken up and you’re suffering from a case of heart loss. And no, I’m not referring to the split between Bill and Melinda.…
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The 3 Key Takeaways I Got from Being in an Open Relationship
There was a year in my life when I was in an open relationship with someone I cared deeply about. When I disclosed this fact to others, I got mixed responses— but most of them came with a hint of judgment. To noone’s fault really, I myself, have always thought…
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