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Communication Is Important in a Relationship—Here’s Why

There’s a good chance you’ve heard this statement before: Communication is key. You’ve heard this statement time and time again. Have you ever wondered why communication really is key? I
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5 Tips to Communicate Better with Your Partner

Communicating your needs can be hard at times. You may feel like a toddler unable to truly express your wants and needs. And you know what? That’s okay! When it
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Is Sex a Required Topic to Talk About in Couples Therapy?

Sex isn’t an easy conversation, but that doesn’t mean you have to run away or avoid it. Couples who have been together for years may even struggle to talk about
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How to Tell When Conflict in Your Relationship Is Healthy (and When It’s Not)

Bickering over whose turn it is to pay. A fight over a change in plans for the weekend. A disagreement over household chores and responsibilities. An argument over not listening
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My Teen Seems So Unmotivated—What Do I Do?

It can be frustrating to look at your teen and see all their potential stuck behind an unmotivated exterior. You’re positive that if they just applied themselves more, they’d have
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What Are Some Effects of Online Infidelity?

Infidelity usually happens in secret. It takes some effort to organize schedules, meet in person, and avoid perception. But what if those quiet footsteps become thumbs tapping away on a
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Is Infidelity Really as Common as It Seems?

Your partner is someone who understands you like no one else. In healthy cases, they make you feel safe, loved, and empowered to live your best life. Most relationships come
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How to Cope with the Stress of Making College Decisions

Spring can be a tense time for many high school seniors. Those who plan on going to college are finally hearing back from the schools to which they applied. (All
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Socializing and Dating in a Maskless World: How to Approach It

Did you know that people with small social networks tend to have smaller amygdalas than those with large networks? The amygdala is the part of our brain in charge of
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How to Support Those Impacted by the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, the world held its breath as Russia invaded Ukraine. Today, our news feeds flood with videos of families ducking underground while their neighborhood is hit by
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4 Tips to Manage Stress in an Uncertain World

Many people avoid stress proactively by living in a predictable routine. They wake up, go to work, see some friends, and wind down for the day. Living this way gives
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Breaking Down Consensual Non-Monogamy

Most of us were taught to associate love and romance with monogamous relationships only. However, love exists in many forms! The number of people involved doesn’t define whether it is or is
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4 Ways Depression Presents in Men

Depression can happen to anyone, but it might not look the same from person to person. When our head fills with negative thoughts and feelings of hopelessness, it can make
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Is Intention Part of Your Relationship? Here’s Why It Matters

Relationships can be fiery and full of passion when you’re still dancing through the honeymoon stage. Eventually, you may discover the unexpected joy of being in a relationship after some
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Feeling Like Life Is Out of Your Control? How to Stay Calm During Uncertain Times

When we struggle with our mental health, our sense of identity and self-esteem comes into question. Losing control over our own emotions makes us feel weak, as if we did
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5 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting

You’re finally free from the pain of disappearing date nights. Free from the exhaustion of climbing into bed after an argument. Free from the ex who weighed you down more than they
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Can All Couples Benefit from Couples Therapy?

For some couples, therapy is a last-ditch effort before splitting up. However, you don’t have to be considering a break-up to get something beneficial out of couples therapy! Ditch the
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Coping with Anxiety While Waiting for College Application Results

As your high school career comes to an end, it seems like the only questions your family asks these days are about college. Why can’t the questions go back to
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