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Dating/Marriage

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5 Tips to Become a Better Listener

Here's how to hone your listening skills.
By Molly Tynjala
Aging ParentsCommunity
Father and sons doing laundry

7 Steps to Build Household-Chores Equity With Your Partner

For many couples, the majority of domestic tasks tend to fall to one partner. Sharing the labor can build equity — and enhance your relationship.
By Jon Spayde
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
a friend comforts their friend

What to Say (and Not Say) When Someone You Love Is Burned Out

Here are five tips to remember when talking to a loved one who is burned out.
By Quinton Skinner
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
Two people's hands touch on a couch.

The Case for Couples Counseling

According to research, 70 percent of couples report that counseling helped improve their relationship.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC 
Dating/Marriage
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How to Build Intimacy With Memory

Want to build intimacy in your primary relationships? Harness the power of memory.
By Michael Gelb
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Stop Seeking Love and Start Finding It

How to get past your need for approval and enjoy the love and happiness already in your grasp.
By Anne Geske
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
An adult bird flies away from baby birds.

Childless by Choice

A record number of Americans are choosing not to have children. Learn why it’s a valid choice, and how you might better relate to it.
By Jessie Sholl
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
man and woman playing pickleball together

9 Life Time Date Night Ideas

Ready for a night out with a healthy twist? Look no further than your athletic country club.
By Molly Kopischke
Dating/MarriageMembership
Illustration of a couple in a row boat

3 Questions for Any Couple

Does your "attachment style" clash with your partner? Here are three questions to ask to help your relationship become more secure.
By Stan Tatkin
Dating/Marriage
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Asking

Ever feel uncomfortable asking for what you want? Learn how to make requests that support your desires and serve your relationships.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Dating/MarriageHealthy Communication
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Wired for Love: Are You an Anchor, an Island, or a Wave?

Renowned couples’ therapist Stan Tatkin explains how three “attachment styles” affect our relationships — and how we can become more secure with our partners.
By Stan Tatkin
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
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4 Steps to Compassionate Communication

These tips will help you respond to others with more compassion — and less blame — in difficult situations.
By Lindsey Dickinson
Aging ParentsCommunity
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No Boundaries: Overcoming Codependence

What you can do to break codependency and cultivate healthier, more satisfying relationships.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Dating/MarriageHealthy Communication
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My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?

The author of Steven Petrow's Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.
By Jon Spayde
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway

Committing to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.
By Caren Osten Gerszberg
Dating/MarriageHealthy Communication
a woman sits at the side of her bed looking dejected while her husband sleeps

How Stress Affects Your Libido

Tension, exhaustion, and worry are the ultimate libido killers. A renowned sex educator offers tips on how to restore intimacy.
By Emily Nagoski
Dating/MarriageSexual Health
Different travel styles

My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?

In any relationship, says a couples' mediator, it's important to celebrate differences and find common ground.
By Jon Spayde
Dating/MarriageTravel
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When “You’ve Changed” Feels Like Criticism – Coping With Unsupportive People

You’d like your loved ones to be happy and supportive about your positive life transformations. But what if they’re not?
By Anjula Razdan
Dating/MarriageFriends
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Better Sleep, Better Marriage?

How much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.
By Heidi Wachter
Dating/MarriageSleep
Loved One's Weight

I’m Worried About My Loved One’s Weight. What Should I Say?

Nothing. Here's why.
By Jon Spayde
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
Partner on Cell Phone

How Can I Get My Partner To Put Their Cellphone Down?

Expert tips on how to create a phone-free zone in your relationship.
By Jon Spayde
Dating/MarriageMindful Technology
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