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COMING CLEAN: New Traditions

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Changing holiday traditions is a touchy subject. Here's how we broached the subject.

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The 5 Love Languages

By Jon Spayde

We explore Gary Chapman’s best-selling book on the five ways most people “speak” love and show you how to connect more deeply with loved ones.

Woman and man hugging after reconciliation

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Making Amends

By Jon Spayde

Psychologist Tamar Chansky, PhD, on how to gracefully say you’re sorry.

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The Art of Conversation

By Laine Bergeson and Courtney Helgoe

How to improve face-to-face communication in a digital world.

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Unfair Arguments

By Jon Spayde

Psychologist Richard Nicastro on how to avoid low blows and cheap shots and instead “fight fair.”

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The Same Old Argument

By Jon Spayde

Do you find yourself endlessly bickering with your partner about an issue that just won’t go away? Therapist and author Linda Carroll, MS, explains how to break out of the battle.

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Fun-Time Face-Offs

By Jon Spayde

Sharing downtime with the one you love brings you closer together. But digging totally different activities can drive you apart. Here’s how to handle the stress of clashing leisure styles.

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Relationship Revival

By Courtney Helgoe

Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond — no matter how long you’ve been together.

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The Thoughtful Gift

By Erin Peterson

Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.

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The Right Way to Ask

By Sarah Moran

Master the art of asking for what you want, and you’re a lot more likely to get the things that really matter.

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Play Together, Stay Together

By Alyssa Ford

Having fun with your partner can bring you closer — and keep you closer over time.

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On the Other Side of Right

By Alyssa Ford

Feeling hermetically sealed in your own opinions? Opening your mind to other viewpoints can deepen your personal wisdom and broaden your horizons.

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Why are we so rude to our spouses, yet courteous, kind, and patient with complete strangers? Paying attention to good manners and small niceties may be the key to sustaining the vitality of your relationships.

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Big-Picture Partnering

By Jan Hoistad

Without a clear vision, even a strong love can lose its luster. Here's how to reframe your relationship for a better future.