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What Respect Looks Like In A Relationship

Respect. We hear the word a lot during arguments or in conversations with couples counselors, but it can be hard to envision what respect looks and feels like in a relationship. The nature of our relationships may vary, but all of them require some level of respect.

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Managing Relationship Stress During A Pandemic

No matter your walk of life, this year has proven to be one for the record books. The stresses that many of us are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing protests, wildfires, not to mention the everyday stressors of general life, are weighing more heavily on our relationships than usual, but with a mindful approach to stress management and communication, we can all get through this together, relationships intact.

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5 Tips for Productive Fighting In Your Relationship

5 Tips for Productive Fighting In Your Relationship

It's normal for couples to get into arguments, to express differences in opinion, and, you guessed it, fight with each other. Keep in mind, we're not talking about physical fights. If physical abuse is taking place in your relationship, you should seek a safe space with someone you trust and contact law enforcement.

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Healing After Infidelity

Healing After Infidelity

The complexity of relationships is often severely underestimated, not only leading to misunderstands and distancing, but infidelity as well. Infidelity is caused by several complicated factors, and not all of them involve both members of the relationship.

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Sugar & Spice: Embracing Sexuality in Asian Culture

Sugar & Spice: Embracing Sexuality in Asian Culture

For many Americans, it’s hard to imagine a culture that doesn’t or can’t openly express their sexuality, whether publicly through fashion or intimately with a partner. But for the Asian community, that’s been a reality for many generations. The expectations of tradition and society have long held Asian men and women back from feeling the confidence, satisfaction, and pleasure that come from embracing one’s sexuality.

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Desire Discrepancy: Living with it & Talking About It

Desire Discrepancy: Living with it & Talking About It

Let’s face it. For most couples, a healthy sex life is often indicative of a healthy relationship. But a lack of sex or asynchronous sex drives don’t have to be the end of a relationship that is otherwise functioning well. Desire discrepancy between partners is normal, but if it’s causing conflict or resent in your relationship, it’s important to address it.

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