6 Marriage Mistakes You Might Be Making

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No matter what, remember this: there are no perfect marriages. We’re all going to make mistakes in our marriages and in our relationships because we’re human and love is messy. But this article isn’t about having the perfect marriage. Instead, it’s about avoiding those marriage mistakes that can easily lead to deeper problems in a …

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5 Signs You’re Ready for a New Relationship

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You’re hot, single, and ready to mingle! But are you truly ready for a new relationship? Getting through a breakup can be really tough. As you heal and move forward, however, the idea of meeting someone new becomes more and more appealing. But you want to be sure that you’re really ready for a relationship; …

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How to Mend a Broken Heart – Top Tips for Getting Over a Breakup

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In November of 2015, Nathan and I took our engagement photos. The weather was cold and grey, but we had such a fun time as our photographer captured our silly and romantic moments. Dressed in vintage outfits, carrying suitcases, laughing and dancing on an old train track, rain pouring down around us. I looked at …

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7 Couples Communication Books That Will Transform Your Marriage

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Communication is everything in a marriage or relationship. It is how we share our emotions, needs, desires, and fears with our partner, how we handle conflicts, and how we engage with them on a daily basis. Undoubtedly, communication is of supreme importance, and it’s something all couples need to work on through the life of …

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How to Help Your Partner Feel More Secure in Your Relationship

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We all want to feel safe and secure in our relationships; particularly our romantic relationships. But it’s not always easy.  As with anything meaningful in life, anxiety often attacks the things we care about most. Anxiety in relationships is very common, and it can come in the form of jealousy, doubts, fear, withdrawal and more. …

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9 Therapist-Recommend Couples Communication Exercises

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Communicating in your relationship is not always easy, but learning the skills to communicate well is essential, particularly in the context of a romantic relationship or a marriage.  We’ve got a guide that showcases 5 ways to have better communication in relationships, but to take the tips even further, we reached out to couples therapists, …

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20 Fun Relationship Quizzes to Take as a Couple

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Do you love taking relationship quizzes as much as I do? Then you’ll love this list I’ve put together of some of the best quizzes for couples (or singles) on the web.  The relationship quizzes included here are of all different styles. Some are short and visual, while others are lengthy and in-depth. Some of …

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5 Tips for Better Communication in Relationships

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In relationships, we interact every day, but do we really communicate? While on a basic level we may be getting our points across, giving and receiving information, there is a difference between communicating effectively and ineffectively. In a marriage or romantic relationship, effective communication is one of the most important keys to happiness and success. …

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