Being in a monogamous relationship doesn’t mean your sex life has to feel “stale.” We’ve all heard the stereotypes and jokes about losing the spark, or stories about couples who have been together a long time having a less-than-active sex life. Do you want to improve your relationship? The good news? They can stay stereotypes […]
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Most people who get into a relationship aren’t thinking about attachment styles. When you feel like you’ve found someone you enjoy spending time with, you’re likely more focused on those experiences rather than what type of attachment best describes you or your partner. Understanding your own attachment style can have a bigger impact on your
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How can we have healthy conflict in relationship with others? As a society, we have a mindset that all conflicts are negative. Many people do whatever they can to avoid conflicts. It can make some people anxious, depressed, or even worried about the state of their relationship. That’s understandable. So many people in relationships get
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Coping with transracial family issues as a parent can be hard to navigate. Adoption is a beautiful and wonderful thing. When you bring a new member of your family home, the last thing you may be thinking about is the color of their skin. The only things that matter are their health and happiness. However,
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Having conversations with your teen that feel productive can be hard some days. There are plenty of stereotypes about caregivers and teenagers butting heads. If you have a teen at home, you probably know that some of those tropes are true! As a parent/caregiver, you might already know that talking to a teen can sometimes
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This winter has seemed longer than past winters due to constant weather changes. If you are experiencing symptoms of Season Affective Disorder (SAD), keep reading. SAD impacts nearly 5% of adults in the U.S. While people have symptoms of varying degrees, some of the most common symptoms include feeling sad, loss of interest, low energy
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Everyone wants to feel empowered. Feeling like you’re in control of your life, exuding confidence, and having high self-esteem—what could be better than that? There are plenty of ways to work on self-empowerment. From exercise to meditation, different techniques work for different people. But, have you ever considered how working on your sex life might
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Most people’s brains are naturally hard-wired to seek out rewards. Who doesn’t want to get something for their efforts? That’s a big reason we go after promotions in the workplace or commit to eating right and exercising to lose weight. Teens’ decision-making skills are impacted by the brain’s reward systems. When teenagers anticipate some kind
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Environmental disasters can wreak havoc on communities. Whether it’s a tornado, hurricane, flooding, or fire, these catastrophes can be difficult to comprehend, let alone work through. While most people tend to focus on the physical aspects of a disaster—including what’s been lost and how to start restoration efforts—it’s important to understand how they affect your
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There are plenty of stereotypes, jokes, and “horror stories” out there about how easy it is for your sex life to lose its luster. People like to joke about the spark being gone, or the bedroom getting boring. So, you might think that the monotony in your own sex life is normal. But, that isn’t
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