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Building Independence for a Healthier Relationship

Slowly but surely, we’re all emerging from quarantine and reconnecting with those outside of our immediate circle. Coming out of a pandemic, where we spent the majority of our time indoors with our partner, it’s more important than ever to remember the value of independence in sustaining a healthy relationship.

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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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What is Partnership in a Romantic Relationship?

At the end of the day, romantic relationships are partnerships. It can be tempting to think of them as separate arrangements so as not to muddy what it means to be romantic. But when it comes down to it, we make these mutually beneficial arrangements every day.

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3 Ways to Start Balancing Parenthood and Your Relationship

Keeping up with the conversations, decisions, and changes that come with starting and supporting a family is far more difficult than most can imagine. Whether you have a newborn at home or a family of six, balancing parenthood and your relationship with your partner is a trial for most couples. But conscious communication and a little guidance from a family-friendly relationship counselor go a long way toward striking a healthy balance.

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What Exactly Is Love?

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but love is still in the air. And it has us thinking about what love truly is. However, there may never be a firm and fast answer that fits everyone’s perception. Not only does the definition of love evolve over time, but every human being understands and defines love differently. That’s why it’s important for couples to talk about what love looks like to them and how they most effectively experience it.

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