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Choose a Partner You Can Be Playful With

Hannah Eaton

Choose to recognize that moving together through space, moment by moment, is a continuously exploratory form of artistic expression as a couple.

Erring in the Direction of Kindness: An Interview with George Saunders

Chris Dollard

Small acts of kindness can be a sort of ritual self-reminding of what we are and what we’re meant to do down here.

To Love, or to Like?

Shantel Patu

”Like” is a word that is underrated, while the word “love” steals all of the attention.

Turning Toward Your Partner as an Anchor

David and Constantino Khalaf

Turning toward each other goes beyond accepting each other’s bids.

3 Daily Rituals That Stop Spouses from Taking Each Other for Granted

Verily Magazine

Daily rituals keep the sense of connection strong in marriage and assure that romance, affection, and appreciation are a part of your married life every day.

The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science

Kyle Benson

That “magic ratio” is 5 to 1. This means that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage has five (or more) positive interactions.

Moving Beyond Mistakes in Marriage

Hannah Eaton

After recognizing that one has made a mistake, it is important to make a repair with your partner.

Love Smarter by Learning When to Take a Break

Kerry Lusignan

Breaks give you time to calm down, deepen your perspective, and have a successful “do-over” with your partner.

Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About Sex

David and Constantino Khalaf

Sex requires vulnerability and honest communication.

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