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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Dating expert reveals five word phrase that will END your relationship

Repeated 'it wasn't meant to be' explanations reflect destiny belief that undermines long-term relationships by expecting effortless chemistry and causing faster declines in satisfaction.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Your Partner Is Not Helping With Wedding Planning

Unfortunately, you cannot force someone to be interested in anything. Willingness is a key component to developing interest. My plea for those in this situation is to not overpersonalize the lack of interest shown so far, but instead communicate what you want directly. You are not without options to address this, but there are effective and ineffective ways to handle it.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sex with my husband has dwindled to an occasional treat. I feel really hurt at the lack of intimacy - how can I get things back on track?

My husband and I have a great life in many ways. We are successful, have small children, and are doing well in life. My issue is that our sex life has really dwindled into an occasional treat, and I really miss it. It could be once a month now, although earlier this year it was a good three or four months where nothing happened.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Christmas Kills Desire

Why pressure shuts desire down Sex research consistently shows that desire does not thrive under expectation. In fact, pressure activates the very system designed to suppress sexual response. The Dual Control Model of Sexual Response (Bancroft & Janssen, 2007) explains that our sexual experience is controlled by two competing systems: one that activates arousal, and one that inhibits it. Sex therapist and researcher Emily Nagoski describes these simply as our "accelerators" and our "brakes".
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

2 Ways the 'Ick' Problem Is Ruining Modern Dating

Assumptions and 'ick' culture cause daters to misread intentions, leading people to prematurely disqualify compatible partners despite shared desires for meaningful, equal relationships.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Importance of Managing Romantic Expectations

Modern marriage often demands mutual self-actualisation, expecting one partner to provide love, support, personal growth and fulfilment, raising unrealistic expectations.
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fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

"Kill the Soulmate" and Save Your Relationship

The soulmate myth undermines relationships; believing a partner must complete you causes unrealistic expectations and prevents long-term effort needed for lasting love.
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fromIndependent
7 months ago

Asking for a friend: I'm struggling with dating apps as I don't want to send nudes and am not interested in casual sex. Will I be single forever?

Casual dating can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially after a long-term relationship.
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fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

This Person Wants To Know If They're Wrong For Walking Out On A Date Who Was 15 Minutes Late

Punctuality is crucial for dating etiquette, and clear communication about delays is essential. It's okay to set boundaries based on personal values.
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