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People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Social media boundaries are just as important, especially in relationships, but probably not the ones you're thinking.

Why relationships need social media boundaries more than ever

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Your significant other deserves respect on social media AND your devices. Why is this bold statement so triggering today? People care more about protecting their socials and devices, as well as defending their online identity, reputation and digital world than their relationship. And it shows. Social media boundaries are just as important, especially in relationships, […]

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5 Ways to make a good impression on a date

5 Ways to make a good impression on a date and still be your authentic self

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There’s a movement in the dating community that involves showing up more authentically, unapologetically and even ruthlessly honest rather than focusing on making a good impression on a date. Young people are here for it because focusing on being their authentic self also means less, over-exaggerated performance. And while I totally get the positives of

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It would be hypocritical of me to condemn breakup texts when even I ended one of my previous long-term relationships over text message. To be fair, the breaking up part felt like it lasted weeks or months, and my final, "I'm done," breakup text - with nothing to follow thereafter - was like the nail in an already prepared coffin.

3 Reasons breakup texts are overrated and why you should stop sending them

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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. To be fair, the breaking up part felt like it

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In case you forgot, this is what normal life looks like

In case you forgot what normal life looks like, here are 11 reminders

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In our current culture that promotes hustle at the expense of time, yet is filled with stress and consumerism, here is what normal life looks like – especially for those who may need the reminder. This post is not meant to judge those who do life differently and that be their normal, or those who

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10 years of marriage

After 10 years of marriage, these are the 6 most impactful things I’ve learned

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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 say and then struggling to find the words at the

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What a relationship moving too fast looks and feels like

What a relationship moving too fast looks and feels like

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Here’s the thing: a relationship moving too fast may not look unhealthy from the outside, but can often feel the deepest, heaviest, most exhausting, painful and heart-gripping. Many connections that begin as a race are either painfully unaware of how quickly they’re getting to the finish line or are burning themselves out along the way

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6 Harmful dating trends that need more exposure

6 Harmful dating trends that need more exposure

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In a culture geared towards self-betterment, are we still likely to engage in harmful dating trends (that continue being downplayed)? We’re more than willing to spread positive trends like gospel, that continue to circle the viral grapevine through the ages, but what about the not-so-healthy dating trends we know aren’t applause-worthy (for good reason) yet

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When your spouse doesn't celebrate Christmas, or the Holidays

When your spouse doesn’t celebrate Christmas, or the Holidays

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Each individual values the Holidays differently. Some more or less than others, and some choose not to celebrate at all. Talk about a drab, right, when you could celebrate Christmas all year round and your spouse wouldn’t bat an eye if it were removed from the calendar altogether. It can be tough to navigate not

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What is Ghosting in a relationship (+ What it's NOT)

What is ghosting in a relationship (+ what it’s NOT)

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Ghosting in a relationship explained – what it means, looks like, as well as what Ghosting is NOT. Ghosting has been a major buzzword in relationships for some time, and increasingly when it comes to casual dating (minus exclusivity). It was a term originally derived from committed relationships, where someone would completely blindside their significant

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