One great advantage of celebrating another birthday is gaining another year of wisdom. (So many of my clients had June birthdays and this got me thinking). With our accumulated life experiences, we should be able to recognize certain patterns or trends in the individuals we choose to date. However, there are some red flags that may go unnoticed.

The 5 Types You Should Never Date

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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"Marriage is flat-out determined work every day; you must keep at it and not give up. I loved my wife; some days, I'm sure she wanted to kill me, but she still loved me. But to make it work for us for the 38 years we were together, it was truly day-by-day solid effort every day."

Married Men Are Revealing The "Hardest Parts" Of Marriage That No One Talks About

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Plus, the #1 habit for a healthy marriage.

6 Things a Relationship Therapist Is Begging Married Couples To Stop Doing

You might have fun times, but for the most part, dating is work. No one is going to tell you they’re emotionally unavailable on a first date (or ever). We all know that dating is hard. But sometimes, we unknowingly make it harder than it has to be. One way we do that is by having unrealistic expectations.

3 Hard Truths About Dating

A new survey by Talker Research, commissioned by Seeking.com, reveals that 65% of Americans believe being “swept off their feet” is crucial for a successful romance. Conducted between May 24 and May 28, the study of 2,000 US adults delves into the luxurious expectations in modern dating. Key...

What is the new dating trend, hypergamy? Americans embrace the idea of being “swept off their feet”

The purpose of friendship includes providing mutual comfort and support. People in unhappy friendships often tolerate unhealthy episodes out of respect for their history. Asking yourself a few basic questions can help you navigate a murky emotional dilemma. As with any type of relationship, friendships vary according to quality, and...

How to Reevaluate a Friendship in 4 Questions

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

Orna Guralnik, the therapist and star of the hit television show "Couples Therapy," wants viewers to take a seat on her couch. During the last three seasons of the award-winning Showtime docuseries, Guralnik has invited the world into her office to join in real-life couples therapy sessions as she guides clients through real conflicts and breakthroughs.

The No. 1 habit sabotaging relationships, according to Dr. Orna Guralnik of ‘Couples Therapy’

Imagine this: you and your partner, a team that’s built a beautiful life together. But lately, things haven’t felt quite as strong. Maybe it’s a nagging sense of distance or a frustration that keeps bubbling up. It happens in even the best relationships – tiny habits, almost invisible at first, that can slowly chip away at the foundation you’ve built.

17 Ways Women Destroy Their Marriage

What happens when you can't afford your friends anymore? A trip to the movies, dinner at a restaurant, night out at the club—all these friends dates start to add up. You're maxing out your budget and your credit usage keeps increasing. Your hours are suddenly cut and money gets even tighter. Hanging out with friends is no longer fun or relaxing, but a point of stress and contention. You feel like the odd man out—and you don’t know what to do about it.

I Can't Afford My Friends. Now, What?

In December 2022, 25-year-old Carson was excited about starting a new job and moving out of state after finishing her graduate degree. She had also agreed to be a bridesmaid in a close friend's wedding. But when the bridal party started planning a long weekend bachelorette trip, Carson had to...

'I realized she was gonna hold that grudge forever': Over 20% of Americans have ended a friendship over money

Life is full of choices, big and small. Every day, we make countless decisions that shape our future, often without realizing the long-term impact they can have. Some of these choices may seem insignificant at the time but can lead to regrets. This post will explore nine daily life choices you might regret in 10 years or sooner.

9 Daily Life Choices You Will Regret in 10 Years (and Maybe Even Sooner)

Unconscious factors notoriously disrupt romantic relationships. You can become aware of hidden assumptions as you negotiate relationships. Early emotional experiences in life are often responsible for our unconscious beliefs. Sometimes, we think that if we just try harder to communicate well with a mate, we can solve the problem of...

4 Ways We Miscommunicate in Love Relationships

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I've been dating my partner for 8 years but we don't live together, and have no plans of moving in. Our relationship structure works for us.

My partner and I have been dating for 8 years and don't live together. Living separately works for our relationship.

Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two doctors. In the Netherlands, this is known as duo-euthanasia. It’s legal, and it’s rare - but every year, more Dutch couples choose to end their lives this way.

Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

Running on fumes in life often triggers autopilot mode and we inadvertently push our relationships aside to cope with the chaos. We convince ourselves that other matters demand more immediate attention, assuming we can simply resume our relationships when convenient. However, this assumption doesn't always hold true. Romantic relationships, akin...

3 Questions for Couples to "Check In" with One Another

"We can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness." –Daniel Kahneman. Cognitive dissonance, a psychological phenomenon first identified by Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the discomfort we experience when we hold two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously. This discomfort often leads to an array of rationalizations and justifications as individuals seek to align their internal state with their actions. In the realm of romantic relationships, cognitive dissonance can play a particularly insidious role, affecting communication, trust, conflict resolution, and overall relationship satisfaction.

The Effects of Cognitive Dissonance on Romantic Relationships

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NEW YORK (AP) — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as “dating app burnout.”

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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How to Find Love Later in Life

Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers, affectionately known as the Golden Dating Doctors, share their journey of finding love in their senior years and provide...

How to Find Love Later in Life

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