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If You're Saying This One Word, He's Not The One

I truly believe that when a relationship is good (healthy) there are no buts. I'm not saying that healthy relationships are perfect. They aren't. But rather that when someone is truly making you happy, you are only sharing good news about that person and

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        What Do Grown Children Owe Their Terrible, Abusive Parents?

        What do we owe our tormentors? It’s a question that haunts those who had childhoods marked by years of neglect and deprivation, or of psychological, physic

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          5 Texts You Should Send to Your Partner Every Day

          While certain texts can hurt your relationship, others strengthen your bond.

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                  Carolyn Hax: Find the happy medium with a mentally ill family member

                  A coping and problem-solving mechanism could prove helpful when dealing with social settings.

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                    Psychologists say you need these 3 compatibilities to have a successful marriage

                    Research suggests that being in a happy marriage is one of the best things you can do for...

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                        10 Real Differences Between Being In Love And Loving Someone

                        Understanding the difference and being able to apply the knowledge to your own…

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                          7 Lies ‘Nice Guys’ Will Tell You (And Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them)

                          This author's date felt entitled to women in exchange for supposed kindness – but now she recognizes his words as red flags. Here's what you need to know if someone makes one of these popular claims to you.

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                            5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Think Your Partner Is Toxic

                            “Despite it all, I loved him – and that love was not enough.” How can you tell if your partner is healthy for you? Here's some guidance that can help.

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                              The female friendship manifesto every woman should read

                              The cultural mythology of women’s friendships versus the rewarding reality.

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                                      13 Ways to Tell Whether It's Love or Manipulation

                                      When people are quick with praise, is it because they want something from you?

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                                        3 Things Women Need to Know About Men In Relationships

                                        In this article, I'm going to talk about three ways men are different than women in relationships. Obviously, there are exceptions to what I'm about to say, but the truth is that these experiences

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                                          7 Things Men Really Really Want In A Relationship

                                          Open any beauty magazine and you'll see article upon article about what women want in relationships and how to get that. But there's rarely a space for men to express their relationship needs.

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                                              The Pain of Rejection (and How We Justify Dishing It Out)

                                              Research on the lengths we'll go to avoid feeling bad about leaving someone out.

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                                                How Do You Grieve a Friendship When You Never Wanted to Let It Die?

                                                On a hot August day on the campus of a small school in the hills of Santa Barbara, I met the person who would become my best friend.

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                                                  6 Reasons Nice People Say Hurtful Things

                                                  To protect yourself (and your friendships), know where it comes from.

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                                                      10 Things to Say to Generate Good Feelings

                                                      Expressing positive words is like kissing without the sexual connotations.

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                                                        Parents Just Don't Understand

                                                        From a toddler's height to a teen's work ethic to an adult child's marriage, a range of studies shows that moms and dads may be among the worst judges of their kids. But there are deeply adaptive reasons for parents' enduring mispercep

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                                                          6 Things Narcissistic Parents Do

                                                          5. They really, really care about the name of the college their kid gets into.

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                                                                      3 Reasons You Can’t Win with a Narcissist

                                                                      We’ve all met one at some point. A man or woman who seems to believe they are the center of the universe. Arrogant, callous and manipulative, they force the world around them to accommodate this belief. Self-important and conceited, the narcissist..

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                                                                        5 Warning Signs of Manipulation in Relationships

                                                                        The scary thing is: You probably don’t even know it’s happening. The worst part of being manipulated in a relationship is that quite often you don’t even know it’s happening. Manipulative people twist your thoughts, actions, wants and...

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                                                                              How to use math to find the best job candidate — or spouse

                                                                              Whether you're looking for an assistant or your soulmate, optimal-stopping theory says to reject the first 37% of candidates.

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                                                                                A mathematical formula reveals the secret to lasting relationships

                                                                                The most successful relationships have a low negativity threshold, says mathematician Hannah Fry.

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                                                                                    Two Things You Don't Need To Know About Your Partner — & 6 Things You DO

                                                                                    Is finding out everything about a partner’s romantic past really necessary for love?

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                                                                                      The Facebook Interaction That's a Major Predictor of Relationship Success

                                                                                      Some may find them (cutely) annoying, but scientists say they’re on to something. Dating couples who do this one thing on Facebook are more likely to be together after six months than those who don’t. It’s due to something called “public commitmen

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                                                                                          The Way You Sleep With A Partner Reveals Secrets About You. Mine Was SPOT On!

                                                                                          We all sleep, but did you know that the way you sleep says a lot about who we are as individuals? For instance, if you sleep on your back, it often means your the strong, silent type; and if you sleep on your stomach, it typically means you have an open,

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                                                                                                      Giving to Get vs. Griping to Get

                                                                                                      What’s the single best way to deal with frustrations in your relationship?

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                                                                                                            Attention Couples! Here Are 5 Ways to “Get Crazy” Together

                                                                                                            It’s high time to let your marital hair down and be childlike with your partner.

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                                                                                                              The 3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner

                                                                                                              Everyone's entitled to their feelings, whether we agree with them or not.

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                                                                                                                Why Nothing Is More Exciting Than a Calm Romance

                                                                                                                Searching for peaks of passion may leave you lonely.

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                                                                                                                          How Threat Emotions Cause Us To Misread Our Partner

                                                                                                                          Whenever we’re anxious or angry, we’re prone to misread our partner. By learning to recognize how emotions shape perceptions, we can restore close connections.

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                                                                                                                                  How you say

                                                                                                                                  Greeting and Separation Rituals Determine the Level of Your Commitment

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                                                                                                                                            Who Can Really Make Us Happy?

                                                                                                                                            One partner's satisfaction in a relationship makes all the difference.

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                                                                                                                                            Why You Shouldn’t Overthink Your Relationship

                                                                                                                                            Research shows how we go wrong when we try to figure out our feelings.

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                                                                                                                                            Why You Shouldn’t Overthink Your Relationship

                                                                                                                                            Research shows how we go wrong when we try to figure out our feelings.

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                                                                                                                                              Why Some Men Find It So Hard to Give In

                                                                                                                                              Research on 'traditional' gender roles provides important new insights.

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                                                                                                                                                      6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal

                                                                                                                                                      Men and women are raised to objectify each other and to objectify their relationships. Thus, our partners are often seen as assets rather than someone to share mutual emotional support.

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                                                                                                                                                        How to Love Better: Mindfulness in Relationships.

                                                                                                                                                        Mindfulness requires an intentional and honest look at the connection we feel with those around us.

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                                                                                                                                                                    10 Things To Know About Real Love

                                                                                                                                                                    You can't find real love if you don't know what it looks like

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                                                                                                                                                                      How Couples Can Resolve Their Biggest Fights Over Money

                                                                                                                                                                      Battles over finances are common and frequently brutal. They don't have to be.

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                                                                                                                                                                        The Real Secret To Intimacy (and Why It Scares Us)

                                                                                                                                                                        Real connection requires you to be totally open and authentic. Can you risk it?

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                                                                                                                                                                          The Four Types of Attraction

                                                                                                                                                                          The connections you didn't realize you were looking for in a mate

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                                                                                                                                                                              17 Things To Expect When You Start Dating Someone Who Has Been Single For A While

                                                                                                                                                                              Being single awards us certain privileges like not having to consider a partner in decision making and taking up literally all the space on the bed at nigh

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                                                                                                                                                                                10 Traits of a Good Lover - Page 3 of 3 - OMTimes Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                What makes a good lover? There’s an electric chemistry between couples that is unique to them. Smell, voice, touch, and kissing style all figure in.

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                                                                                                                                                                                        The Two Simple Words That Are Greatly Improving My Marriage (And, No, They're Not 'I'm Sorry')

                                                                                                                                                                                        The smallest words can result in the biggest change in conversation direction with your partner.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              The 4 Habits of Highly Happy Couples

                                                                                                                                                                                              Drawn from years of research, attitudes to help keep each other satisfied.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                6 Signs Your Partner Is Facebook-Cheating

                                                                                                                                                                                                Even when there's no sex involved, the pain of infidelity can be real.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Obsessed

                                                                                                                                                                                                    The lovesick who cannot eat or sleep are legion. Many go so far as to harass and stalk the lover who spurned them. And more often than one might realize, the stalkers are women. by caralynn

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      If You Feel Ashamed About Your Divorce, This Is For You

                                                                                                                                                                                                      My cousin got divorced recently and I noticed on her Facebook page that she wrote a very kind thank you to her friends and family who helped her through this difficult

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            To Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This

                                                                                                                                                                                                            What happens if you decide that falling in love is not something that happens to you, but something that you do?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Try the 36 Questions on the Way to Love

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Grab a partner — friend, love or stranger — and get intimate with this free mobile app.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                10 Ways To Spot A Narcissist On A First Date

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Just because he seems great at first doesn't mean that's the whole story.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If Your Guy Does These 5 Things, You're Being Manipulated

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    By Eden Strong The worst part of being manipulated in a relationship is that quite often you don’t even know it’s happening.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      11 Things That Instantly Make A Man Hot

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What is the first thing you notice in a man? I thought about the question for a moment. Did I notice eyes? Hair? Smile? Shoulders? None of these answers seemed to fit. When I was younger, I tended to like men who were tall, thin, and dark-haired. But...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9 Ways to Attract Someone Who Adores You

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        You may possess some of these adorable qualities, or you may need to develop them to attract someone. Here are 9 ways to attract someone who adores you:

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Why The Gentleman Will Always Finish First In A World Full Of Assh*les

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Gentlemen are a dying breed. It’s only a matter of time until we’re on the cover of National Geographic with a caption that reads: In danger of extinction.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Be A Man, Not An Ass: 4 Ways Guys Can Better Communicate With Women

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              This subject deserves the length of a book. So think of this as the SparkNotes for that book - which is all you would have ever read anyways.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5 Reasons I Wish My Parents Would Have Divorced

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      As someone who lived through this as a kid, let me tell you this: staying for the sake of the kids is the WORST thing you can do for the kids....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        How I Lost My 'Invisible Boyfriend' In 6 Days

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        There's a new app on the market: It's morally questionable, almost entirely useless, and marketed largely towards single women. Naturally, the world is abuzz.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              10 Parenting Mistakes That Are Easily Avoidable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9. You don’t allow your children to play and explore. Children learn through play, and play includes struggling, making mistakes and even getting some bumps and bruises along the way. So what if Jamie’s kids don’t eat meat?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Why Men Are Unfaithful - OMTimes Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                There are five main reasons why men are unfaithful. Understanding these reasons will empower you to make better decisions about your relationship.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Why Dwelling On A Breakup Is Actually A Great Idea

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Time is said to heal all wounds, but a new study suggests that the passing of days alone won't restore your broken heart after a breakup: You need to talk about it -- a lot. It may seem counterintuitive, but parsing out the details of the split an...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Letting Go of a Relationship with Gratitude

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Even bad relationships leave us with something for which to be grateful.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5 New Year's Resolutions for Couples

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What do you need to do to ensure that your love is here to stay?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Feng Shui & Love - OMTimes Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            If you are single and seeking love or already in a relationship, the first step is creating a room that is ripe for both romance and a good night's sleep

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                How to Prevent Arguments

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                5 warning lights that indicate a conversation’s about to go wrong.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Four Types Of Friends According To The Buddha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad,…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Are You Guilty of Friend Jealousy, or a Victim of It?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6 tips for keeping jealousy of a partner's friend from derailing a relationship.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                6 Relationship Skills Couples Often Forget

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                When a couple gets settled into a stable relationship, things can lose spark and become a little monotonous. 6 Relationship Skills Couples Often Forget:

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  7 Questions That Can Strengthen Your Relationship

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Don't know what your partner wants from you? Maybe it's time you found out.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6 Great Ways To Deal With ‘Toxic’ People

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Have you ever had a friend, co-worker, teammate or even someone in your family that just seems to put a damper on things all the time? Whether it be with their habits, character traits or the need to be negative, sometimes people in our lives can provide

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Top 10 Toxic People to Avoid at All Costs - OMTimes Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Once you can identify these 10 problematic personality types, or toxic people, you'll be able to protect yourself if they happen to walk into your life.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Couples Agreeing to Disagree: What’s It Really About?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Do relationship differences weaken the marital bond?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Can We Talk?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        How couples speak to each other is at least as important as what they say.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Just Say It

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            We all have things we are not saying to the people we love. When should we open up...and how?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                How to Spot and Deal With Passive-Aggressive People

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                8 keys to surviving passive-aggressives at home and at work.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                14 Ways To Create The Best Relationship Of Your Life

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Written by: Dr. Sue Johnson After 30 years of working with couples and researching how people repaired their relationships, I suddenly realized that we had really reached a pivotal moment; all our studies, stories, and the science had come together, and

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Your Relationship's Biggest Enemy -- And How To Avoid It

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  As it turns out, all is not fair in love in war. Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, a clinical psychologist at Northwestern University, says there is one thing you should never do in a relationship.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The One Type Of Abuse No One Talks About

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WASHINGTON -- Marina A. has no bruises or scars from the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband. That is, unless you look at her bank account. “My husband was in total control of the money,” she told The Huffington Post at a c...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Is This a Date?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      An attempt to explain the ambiguity that has made coupling so confusing.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5 Tips for Tough Conversations With Your Partner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Much as we'd like to avoid them, some issues need to be addressed. Here's how:

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hold Me Tight

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Love demands the reassurance of touch. Most fights are really protests over emotional disconnection. Underneath the distress, partners are desperate to know: Are you there for me?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                What I Will No Longer Apologize For

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This is my small attempt at understanding the way we keep ourselves underfoot, the way we don't say what we want to say for fear of losing what we probably never had in the first place....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          How to Grow Close By Asking the Right Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          You can get to know someone and create a sense of intimacy—in an hour.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The 5 Ways Not to Talk to Your Partner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            It's too easy to sabotage your best interests. Follow these rules and you won't.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A First Step to Becoming Partners Again

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Discussing who does what is a first step to re-balancing your partnership.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Why a

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  When a Person Grows More and More Uncomfortable with One-on-One

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4 Reasons Not to Settle in a Relationship

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    It may seem like the only option, but the research says it's not worth it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        19 Words That Will Make People Like You More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Want to make a better first impression and engender positive feelings that last a long time? Focus on what you say as much as what you do.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          One Cliche That Grieving Parents Really Don't Want To Hear

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          We grieving parents already know that we are a living, breathing representation of your worst nightmare. And as great as it is that you have some perspective, we don't need to be reminded that it's at our expense....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Here's What To Get Your Spouse For Every Year Of Marriage

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Happy 9th anniversary to us! The Huffington Post launched on May 9, 2005, and what a journey it's been. Tradition dictates that couples exchange

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              How to End Up With the Right Partner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Once you know what to watch out for, you can't get fooled. By Anita E. Kelly, Ph.D....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This Psychological Trick May Actually Improve Your Relationship

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  When you do nice things for your significant other, it actually makes you like them more. It's an idea rooted in

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This Psychological Trick May Actually Improve Your Relationship

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    When you do nice things for your significant other, it actually makes you like them more. It's an idea rooted in

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The 5 Ways Not to Talk to Your Partner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        It's too easy to sabotage your best interests. Follow these rules and you won't.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            How to Pick Your Life Partner - Part 2 | Wait But WhyWait But Why

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            To endure 20,000 days, 100 vacations, and 100,000 leisure hours with another human being and do so happily, there are three key ingredients necessary.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              How To Pick Your Life Partner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Given that the choice of life partner is by far the most important thing in life to get right, how is it possible that so many good, smart, otherwise-logical people end up getting it so wrong?...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                5 Signs You've Found 'The One'

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                We all know what new love feels like (the euphoria! the astonishment! the sex!), but here are a few ways to spot the other kind of relationship -- the one that never grows old. By Leigh Newman 1. He Teaches You How To Fill Out Your Schedule C ...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  What Your Book Crush Says About You

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Well, here we are. A drippy, chilly, dark February Friday just like any other -- except that we have to watch our coworkers sniff at ponderous towers of roses and baby's breath that were delivered to their desks throughout the day....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7 Hilarious Pieces Of Vintage Dating Advice You Have To Read To Believe

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dating is the worst. As if it isn't bad enough worrying about getting food particles stuck in your teeth, awkward silences, or having to eat something that just can't be eaten gracefully, you also have to worry about proper pre and post-date etiquett...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What Science Tells Us About Being in Love

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Love may be the most compelling mystery of the mind science will ever tackle.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Brain Map of Love and Desire — PsyBlog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Is there any connection between love and sexual desire in the brain?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Do Opposites Really Attract?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              What you should know when trying to fit a square peg into a round hole

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                25 Little-Known Ways to Impress a Woman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                21. Know when -- and how -- to apologize. Don't be sorry she felt that way, be sorry you did it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If I Can't Accept You at Your Worst, Then Maybe You Should Stop Being So Horrible

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Newsflash: It's not OK to be selfish, impatient, and out of control. These traits, while common, are unacceptable. They should not be accepted, least of all by the people you claim to love. This philosophy is poison, and it stretches beyond one offens

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5 Things To Say When Someone Asks Why You Aren't Married

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Those who take their time are aware that life is not only about the wedding, the honeymoon and the first couple of years, and they are realistic enough to understand that love doesn't come after you get married -- well at least not the kind of love th

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        How to stop falling for Mr./Ms. Maybe

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5 Words That Will Get Men To Call You Instead Of Text

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dating in the digital age can make relationships seem more complex than ever before, especially when it comes to texting. According to Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola, authors of the book It's Just a F***ing Date, texting can actually make it more di

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Marriage Findings From 2013 Shed Light On What Happens After 'I Do'

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Marriage is a complex beast; sometimes it's full of happiness and other times it goes really, really wrong -- which is why so much time and energy is devoted to studying it. We've rounded up some of the most fascinating marriage findings of 2013.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              These Findings Offer Insight Into Why Couples Split -- And What Happens After

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              What causes a marriage to fall apart? There is definitely no one right answer -- but there is plenty of research offering suggestions.