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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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Millennials and the Relationship Contract

Millennials and the Relationship Contract

Did someone say relationship contract? Yes, it’s really a thing! A relationship contract is a document that gets written up and signed by (usually) two people within an intimate relationship. It’s not legally binding in any way, but it is a great way to start an open and honest conversation about the wants and needs in a relationship.

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What it Means to Share the Load in a Relationship

What it Means to Share the Load in a Relationship

Often in therapy the same issue continues to come up. The woman feels like she is doing everything and instead of voicing her needs she internalizes this cry for help and creates a feeling overwhelming anxiety for herself, feeling weak that she should even need to ask. Meanwhile the partner has no idea that his wife feels undervalued, overwhelmed, and stressed. It’s no one’s fault, really. Our society has established this norm, and it is a tough one to push through.

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