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The Power of Self-Regulating

There are a lot of misconceptions that we tell ourselves about the control we have over our thoughts. We sometimes get caught up in the idea that we don’t have control over our thoughts. Or worse, we start to shame ourselves for the thoughts that naturally come into our heads unprovoked.

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How to Save a Sexless Marriage

Here’s a hint: it takes more than lighting a few candles and popping on some jazz music. In fact, it requires more talking than actual sex. We sometimes want to force ourselves into intimacy, thinking that if we get into it then we’ll get more in the mood. But the truth is that many couples stop having sex when more serious problems present themselves in other areas of the relationship.

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Does Marriage Really Lead to A Happily Ever After?

Forming and nurturing a relationship is a complicated process, from first meeting to tying the knot. As milestones go, getting married is one of the first big ones, and it can set the stage for the rest of your story together. Many of us are conditioned by our culture, the media and even family members to think of marriage as one’s happily ever after. But walking down the aisle doesn’t immediately lead to perfect happiness, nor does it guarantee harmony for years to come.

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4 Tips for Sexual Experimentation With Your Partner

Trying anything for the first time can be a scary experience, and it’s normal to want to take things slow when you experiment with new activities. This is especially true in the bedroom, where some feel shame or embarrassment already. But sexual experimentation doesn’t have to be a taboo subject, and in fact, many such experiments can actually open up new avenues to pleasure that we may never have known existed.

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How to Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship

As time goes on, it’s normal for the initial excitement, butterflies, and passion felt in a relationship to plateau. Some people call this early period in the relationship the “honeymoon phase”, and it can feel scary and uncertain when it comes to an end. But rest assured, this transition is a normal part of every relationship and doesn’t mean you don’t still love or excite each other.

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