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Read more about relationships, intimate well-being, and breakup healing/reconnection. Use the tag navigation to find content that interests you.

Blog articles

Intimacy

How to Initiate Intimacy Without Pressure, and How to Say No Without Rejection 

Mental Load and Libido

The Mental Load and Libido Link: Why Doing the Dishes Is Not a Sex Tip (But the Research Says It Helps)

Cheating

Micro-Cheating and Emotional Affairs: Where the Line Actually Is

Honest Conversation

Porn, Couples, and Honest Conversations: How to Talk About It Without Shame or Ultimatums

Kegels

Reverse Kegels: When a Tight Pelvic Floor Needs to Relax

Loneliness Inside a Marriage

Loneliness Inside a Marriage: The Difference Between Being Alone and Feeling Unseen

Date Ideas Relatio Blog

Date Ideas for Long-Married Couples: Beyond Dinner and a Movie

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The 7-Year Itch: What Longitudinal Studies Say About Marriage Satisfaction Dips

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The Honeymoon Phase Is Over: What Happens to Your Brain After 18 Months Together

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Duty sex, maintenance sex, and scheduled intimacy: which ones help and which ones backfire

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Stonewalling in Relationships: Why Silence Hurts More Than Fighting

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Walkaway Wife Syndrome: The Warning Signs Most Husbands Miss Until It’s Too Late