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Self Care Vs Self Love: What's the Difference?

They’ve become buzz words for some and mantras for others, but “self care” and “self love” hold different meanings, and they are both important to your mental health. In fact, there are several definitions of these phrases floating around on the internet, but there are general principles to each that make them worth pursuing regularly no matter the exact definition you abide by.

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How Do You Know What’s in Your Loved One’s Best Interest?

When you care about someone, it's normal to want to improve their life and situation in any way you can. But what you consider help or improvement may actually be unwelcome or disruptive from the other person's perspective. So, when we see someone we love struggling with some aspect of their life, how do we know what is in the best interest of the person?

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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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