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Tips for Dating a Widow or Widower
Dating & Engaged July 30, 2023

Tips for Dating a Widow or Widower

When you are dating a widow or widower, patience and empathy matter most. Dating a widow means honoring…

Things to Do When Your Marriage Feels Boring
Marriage July 29, 2023

Things to Do When Your Marriage Feels Boring

When your marriage feels boring, it usually signals a need for fresh connection, not the end of the…

15 Important Dos And Don'ts Of Dating After 50
Dating & Engaged July 28, 2023

15 Important Dos And Don’ts Of Dating After 50

Dating after 50 can be exciting, freeing, and a little nerve-wracking all at once. These dos and don’ts…

Couple in conflict outdoors, deciding whether to end things
Separation & Divorce July 27, 2023

How to Know When It’s Time to Breakup?

Knowing when it is time to breakup is one of the hardest calls in any relationship. These signs…

Couple sitting apart on a sofa during an on-again off-again relationship
Dating & Engaged July 26, 2023

On and Off Relationships: Do They Ever Work Out?

On and off relationships — the kind that keep breaking up and getting back together — leave many…

How to Avoid Repeating the Mistakes of Your Last Relationship?
Dating & Engaged July 25, 2023

How to Avoid Repeating the Mistakes of Your Last Relationship?

Learning from your last relationship is the single best way to avoid repeating old mistakes. When unresolved patterns…

Mother talking with her adult child across a table
Family Life & Parenting July 24, 2023

How to Deal with a Disrespectful Grown Child

Dealing with a disrespectful grown child is one of the most painful and confusing challenges a parent can…

The Psychological Impact of Divorce on Children
Separation & Divorce July 23, 2023

The Psychological Impact of Divorce on Children

The impact of divorce on children can shape their emotions, behavior, and sense of security for years. Understanding…

Parenting Now vs. Then: Why it’s so Hard?
Family Life & Parenting July 22, 2023

Parenting Now vs Then: Why It’s So Hard

Comparing parenting now vs then reveals just how much the job has changed. Looking at parenting now vs…

How Long Does the Average Marriage Last in the U.S.?
Marriage July 21, 2023

Average Marriage Length in the U.S.: How Long It Lasts

The average marriage length in the U.S. is often shorter than people expect. Understanding the average marriage length…

Privacy in a Relationship - Should You Tell Your Partner Everything
July 20, 2023

Privacy in a Relationship – Should You Tell Your Partner Everything

Privacy in a relationship is one of the trickiest balances couples navigate. Wanting some privacy in a relationship…

6 Signs To Tell If You're Ready for Marriage
Marriage July 19, 2023

6 Signs To Tell If You’re Ready for Marriage

Wondering if you are ready for marriage? Readiness has little to do with age and everything to do…

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