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From Conflict to Connection: How to Heal Faster After an Argument

The One Mindset Shift That Change Will Change the Course of Your Conflict Disagreements are inevitable; painful disconnection is not. When couples handle conflict well, they don’t just survive arguments—they grow from them. Even the biggest, hardest-to-solve problem is a chance to work together and create a solution that fits both of you. Reconnecting after […]

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A Love Worth Keeping: Navigating the Challenges and Rewards of a Sexless Marriage

Love stories often follow a familiar script: boy meets girl, they fall madly in love, and live happily ever after. But real-life relationships are rarely so straightforward. Sometimes, love evolves in unexpected ways, and the traditional markers of romance may take a backseat. For couples choosing sexless marriages, the story is one of resilience, adaptation,

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How to Heal fomr a Relationship Crisis and Thrive

How to Heal from a Relationship Crisis and Thrive

Marriage Advice, Relationship Crisis / Cheri Timko

Moving Forward in Your Relationship After a Deep Hurt Something was nagging at the back of your mind. You knew something was off, but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it. You weren’t even looking for anything. You had to check the phone, bank, or credit card records for something else. You picked up

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How to Know When Your Marriage is Over (or if it can be saved)

Marriage Advice, Relationship Crisis / Cheri Timko

Even when getting divorced is a good thing, it’s sad to end a marriage. It’s the end of a set of hopes and dreams. It means a change in trajectory for each partner. Making this decision is one of the hardest choices that a person can make. So, it’s important to make the right call

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Can I Save My Marriage? Advice for Separated Couples

Marriage Advice, Relationship Crisis / Cheri Timko

It’s scary and overwhelming to realize that your marriage is falling apart. You might be clear on why the relationship is in crisis. If you’re like most couples, though, you can see that you didn’t get there due to one thing. Most couples separate after many twists and turns or a series of bad choices.

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Are You Ready to Become a Husband or Wife?

Marriage Advice, Relationship Tips / Cheri Timko

A Relationship Therapist’s Best Advice You’ve been dating for a while. It’s love. It feels like “forever.” Marriage is the next step. Right? How can you know that you’re ready? The decision to get married can’t be based only on a feeling. It’s one of the biggest, most permanent decisions you will ever make. It

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Can One Person Save a Marriage? Yes—Here’s How

Marriage Advice, Relationship Crisis / Cheri Timko

10 Practical Things You Can Do Alone to Reconnect, Repair, and Rebuild—Starting Today Yes, one person can improve a marriage. This article outlines 10 research-informed strategies you can implement—starting today—to reconnect, reduce conflict, and bring positive change to your relationship, even if you’re the only one actively working on it right now. It’s scary when

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