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3 Reasons breakup texts are overrated and why you should stop sending them
Are there instances where breaking up over text makes the most sense? Absolutely, but they should be a last-ditch effort…not the norm. It would be hypocritical of me to condemn breakup texts when even I ended one of my previous long-term relationships over text message.…
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After 10 years of marriage, these are the 6 most impactful things I’ve learned
I’m sharing my personal experience and insight of being married for 10 years, and some of the unfiltered realities marriage has taught me after a decade. 10 years. As I sit here and write out this post, I’m flip flopping between having a lot to…
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20+ Fun ideas for date night at home (that don’t suck)
Looking for ways to make date night at home more exciting? Here are over 20 ideas! Nowadays, when I think date night – it’s usually within the comfort of home. Going out is great, don’t get me wrong, but more times than not I am…
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10 Characteristics of a bad friend that don’t get enough attention
Do certain characteristics of a bad friend tend to get brushed under the rug, or is one extreme simply favored over the other? When we highlight unacceptable characteristics of a bad friend, we usually gravitate…
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What dating to marry does NOT mean
Dating for marriage – what it does not mean I thought about writing a post about what dating to marry means in dating culture, but then I thought it would be MUCH easier to explain…
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5 Red flags your friendship is one-sided
Is true friendship based on a constant, equal effort, or are one-sided fluctuations normal? If a friendship is one-sided, the red flags will be big, loud and in your face. I also want to preface…
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20 *obvious* signs he’s not into you
How can you tell when someone’s not interested? There are many signs that leave us questioning someone’s feelings and intentions, but are they always obvious? Many times, these signs go ignored and leave us entirely…
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*workbooks for you

Relationship Journal
This core activity journal for couples covers the bases for creating and sustaining a healthy relationship.

The Dating Manual
The goal of this workbook is not just to prepare you for Love, but to allow Love in, while dating with intention.

Partnership Workbook
This in-depth add-on dives into all the logistics of true partnership, including in marriage.
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