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5 Questions to Ask On a First Date

Building relationships relies on solid communication practices that many of us must develop over time. Not only do we develop our own communication skills, but we also learn about how to best communicate with our particular partner. This begins on the very first date, when we have the opportunity to start learning about our partner’s innerworkings.

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Reconnecting With Your Partner After Distance

Relationships are never perfect. After all, they are made up of two unique human beings with differing wants and needs. Disputes are so common in relationships, we sometimes say that it’s healthy to fight with our partner.

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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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The Power of Validating Your Partner

Life is so complex; it’s amazing our brains have the ability to collect, store and analyze information in the ways they do, let alone processing the endless possible perspectives that exist in the world. When we think about the reality of a situation, especially those affecting our relationships, it’s vitally important to remember that our understanding and experience is unique to us.

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You’re Not Alone in Supporting Your Disabled Child

Disability affects people in a variety of different ways, and for the abled people who love and support disabled people, it can be hard to speak up when our mental health begins to suffer. Abled people often want to put their disabled loved ones ahead of themselves, shouldering both physical and emotional stresses without taking the time to acknowledge the fact that a disabled child is not helpless.

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