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Coping with Depression After a Breakup

A break up is a very stressful life event and can lead to depression in some…

How to Handle Running into Your Ex

Running into your ex can be a stressful, unpleasant encounter. Especially depending on the events surrounding…

What Qualities Should You Look for in a Partner?

People look for many different qualities in a mate. So, not surprisingly, there’s a lot of…

How to Know If This Person is “The One” For You

Finding “the one” is a big priority for most people and understandably so. It involves something…

How to Stop Telling Your Partner He/She is Wrong (Even If They Are!)

Did you know that telling your partner they are wrong can be harmful to your relationship?…
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Is Your Partner Having an Affair?

Editor’s Note: This post was reviewed and updated in June 2025 to reflect current relationship therapy…

Do You Want to Create Drama or Memories?

Hopefully, everyone answers this question by choosing “memories” when it comes to their significant other. But…

Women: How to Manage All the Hats You Wear

Our society credits women with being talented multi-taskers. Although that can be true to a point,…

First Date: 3 Red Flags to Avoid

It’s time for your first date. You want to make the best-possible first impression. But first…

Big Expectations—The “Killer” Of A Good Relationship

Big expectations in relationships are a greater problem in America than ever before. If anyone would…

The Pressure to Be “Manly”—How that Affects Our Relationships

What should you do with our culture’s pressure to be manly? The first step is to…

Can Stress Cause Physical Pain?

Everyone knows that excess stress isn’t good for you. But can stress cause physical pain? Actually,…