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5 “Must Have” Conversations with your Partner

In the earliest days of a romantic relationship, you can’t get enough of each other. You want to know everything—who, what, where and how—and you want to know it now. Your infatuation infiltrates your mind and your mutual desire to connect on every level envelopes every moment. As your relationship blossoms and you begin to consider building a life together,

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Should You Stay After the Affair?

The shock of infidelity can feel like a tornado tearing through your life, leaving chaos in its wake. When trust is broken, your whole world can feel upside down—filled with confusion, pain, and endless questions about what to do next. Faced with heartbreak, you may be overwhelmed by doubt: Should you stay? Should you leave? How do you even begin

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Confronting Your Partner About Infidelity

You suspect your partner is cheating on you, and you can’t keep it in any longer. The suspicion and paranoia are all-consuming. You are scared, hurt, and very, very angry. However, before you unleash your accusations like a pack of blood-sniffing wild dogs, you must prepare yourself. You need a plan. When most people question their partner about cheating, they

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Why Date Night Won’t Save Your Marriage

When there is trouble in a relationship, it is common for couples to look for solutions within something comfortable and easy: A night out. You dress up, you make reservations, and you splurge on a nice bottle of wine. Whether it’s an attempt at putting some spark back into the marriage or smoothing over a conflict, you are hoping that

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Fun Date Night Ideas for the Holidays

The holidays are here, and everyone is ready to spread some holiday cheer! As hectic and rushed as this time of year can be, couples can choose to switch to the “slow lane” and spend some quality time with one another with these date night ideas.

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How to Rebuild Trust After An Affair

From conflict to disagreements to lack of attention from your partner, there are numerous reasons behind why you may choose to be unfaithful to your partner. Unfortunately, it’s usually not until your partner finds out about the affair that you realize that the affair just wasn’t worth hurting your partner or losing their trust. The good news is that couples

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How to Talk About Serious Issues with Your Spouse

Many of us communicate with our spouses on a daily basis, often several times a day. When it comes to having a serious conversation with your spouse, it can be challenging to find the right time, place, or even the right way to effectively convey your message. Discussing “hot topics” is never easy, and it’s often least of all with

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Pre-marital Prescription for Love

This is such an exciting time – sharing your news with others elicits hugs, happiness, and congratulations. There is so much to do before the big day! And it’s going to be a wedding like nobody’s ever seen. The dress, the cake, the party… Hold on! Bridezillas and outrageous dress shopping make for entertaining TV, but smart couples know that

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