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Valentine: Why Love Is Not Enough?

When Miley Cyrus was presented with her very first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, by Mariah Carey at the 2024 Grammys for a song that celebrated self-love, I was not surprised. This song for…


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7 Ways To Strengthen A Relationship

By Amy Morin While chocolates and roses might bring a smile to your partner’s face on Valentine’s Day, they’ll do little for the health of your relationship over the long term. As I explain in…


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6 Quiet Conventions Of The Healthiest Relationships

Cuddling, play, and sufficient sleep. By Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. Big romantic gestures are fun (who doesn’t like a weekend getaway?), but healthy relationships aren’t defined by grand acts or dramatic events. Sure, send the…


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To Have A Great Valentine’s Day, Do This One Thing

By Isabelle Morley Psy.D. Valentine’s Day, like many holidays, is emotionally loaded. Very few people don’t have an opinion about Valentine’s Day. Some love and cherish it, seeing it as an opportunity to spoil their…


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8 Secrets For Lasting Love

Keeping love safe and growing through the years. By Kathy McCoy Ph.D. The note came on the eve of my wedding and was a striking contrast to the other congratulatory messages coming from friends and…



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10 Behaviors That Can Push People Away

Do you recognize any of those behaviors from your own relationships? By Randi Gunther Ph.D. Whether due to media advice or social pressures, most people strive to present what are their most desirable and alluring…



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How Partners Commit Relationship Sabotage

Defensiveness, difficulty with trust, and more. By Mark Travers Ph.D. A new study in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy explains how the instinct to destroy our own relationships is rooted in the urge…


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Love, Make-up Sex, And The Silent Treatment

Consider the benefits to kissing and making up. By Rita Watson MPH While I am a believer in love, marriage, and Valentine’s Day, for too many overworked couples life today is not about hearts and…