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Why Making “Willing Sacrifices” in a Relationship Is Essential

Healthy relationships involve compromise. Relationship therapist Erin Davidson outlines how to compromise without fueling resentment. …

How to Prep For Your First Marriage Counseling Session

Marriage counseling isn’t just for couples having problems. Discussing expectations with your partner beforehand can help you get the most out of your therapy sessions. …

What Is Most Important to a Man in a Relationship?

Expert Melody Phu covers the things men value most including time alone, trust, open communication, and affirmation.…

4 Relationship Issues Men Often Have and How to Handle Them

My clients who identify as men have a few issues in common — like difficulty expressing their needs. These tips can help.…

Relationship Advice for Men: Where to Start

Good communication can keep your relationship strong. But how? Here are some issues my clients face and how to handle them.…

How to Practice Ethical Non-Monogamy: 5 Tips

Being in a non-monogamous relationship requires boundary setting and plenty of communication, according to expert Erin Davidson. …

Polyamory: A Primer on Sharing a Partner

Polyamory is a form of non-monogamy that involves having multiple intimate relationships. Read on to learn more about this relationship style. …

20 Best Phone Games for Couples

The best mobile games for beefing up your relationships are ones that help facilitate deeper connections and maintain the fun factor.…

Are You the Caretaker in a Codependent Relationship?

Being in a relationship requires some give and take. If you tend to give more than you receive, you might be enabling a codependent relationship.…

How Couples Therapy Works

Couples therapy will probably involve some tough moments. But it might involve happy, playful moments, too. …

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