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How to Support a Partner With a Mental Illness
All romantic relationships go through ups and downs; they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change. But what if you have the extra challenge of being the partner of someone with a mental illness? It’s hard to understand what someone with a mental illness needs. And you might not know how…
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How Does a Meaningful Relationship Happen?
Each of us has our ideas of what a meaningful relationship is. Many of us expect the thrill, passion, and devotion of our early dating days to endure a lifetime. But in today’s busy and stressful world, romantic relationships can conflict with the realities of stressful jobs, money problems, kids, and housework. What social media…
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What Is Depression and How Is It Treated?
Everyone feels sad from time to time—it’s a normal part of navigating the challenges and disappointments of everyday life. But depression is more than a low mood. Depression affects a person’s thinking, relationships, ability to carry out family and work responsibilities, and health. To make matters worse, ignoring depression may make these problems work together…
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Ten Communication Tips to Have Better Arguments
If you find yourselves arguing the same issues repeatedly and not getting any closer to a solution, or small conflicts quickly escalate into heated shouting matches in which one or both of you “lose it”, these ten tips for better communication will help. 1. Pay attention to body language when you talk When you’re in…
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How To Take The Mystery Out of Couples Therapy
Have you ever thought about going to couples therapy? Perhaps you recognize that your relationship could use improvement. Or you are worried that your relationship is already on the rocks. Whatever the case, you and your partner can make a powerful choice by going to therapy together. Read on to find out what couples therapy…
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How to Forgive Your Partner and Move On
How do you forgive your partner after they hurt you? No matter how much you love your partner, there may be times when they hurt you in ways you never thought possible. The emotional whirlwind this may put you through can be traumatic and exhausting. Forgiving someone is a process that requires patience and building…
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What To Do When Your Partner Is Suicidal
When your partner is so depressed that they seem like they want to kill themselves, it can be a terrifying experience. You might feel overwhelmed, wondering what you can do, and in a state of heightened anxiety. Your concerns are entirely understandable. Relationships are complex enough, but being involved with someone who may be suicidal…
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Build a Successful Relationship With a Relationship Checkup
Do you and your partner have regular relationship checkups? What is a relationship checkup? A relationship checkup is a time set aside to check in with your partner and gauge the health of your relationship. It helps you and your partner identify the strengths and weaknesses of your bond so that you can work together…
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How To Tell Your Partner You’re Upset Without Blaming Them
Are you annoyed that your partner gets angry or defensive when you talk about something that makes you upset? Do you find it hard to be understood? If this sounds like you, “I” statements can help. What an “I” statement is An “I” statement is a communication tool that expresses how you feel about your…
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How to Feel Heard in a Relationship
Is there anything more frustrating than trying to share thoughts or feelings with your partner only to feel that you are not being heard? Communication is essential to a loving relationship. Without good communication, a relationship will suffer and likely fall apart. Good communication in a relationship means you can talk to your partner about…