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Is it possible for a platform to do exactly the opposite of what it’s marketed to do?

It sure feels that way sometimes.

Maybe you’ve experienced this for yourself. Perhaps you tried to reach out on social media and were disappointed by the outcome. Afterward, you began to second guess this whole idea of making personal connections on social media.

The experience may have left you jaded and wondering if you’re even using the platform correctly.

The truth is that making a genuine connection via social media isn’t impossible, but it can be a challenge.

Here’s why.

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It’s easy to take the one you love for granted.

In fact, many couples forego celebrating Valentine’s Day altogether.

But if you’re ready to spice things up a bit, try opening up to the idea of romance this season.

Although Valentine’s Day is often pegged as a holiday filled to the brim with obligatory expressions of love, go against the flow. You might not even need to try something new. Simply approach it in a new way.

The key is to couple authenticity and creativity when it comes to celebrating the one you love.

Here are five ideas to get you started.

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When it comes to understanding the art and science of love, we all have the opportunity to be students.

However, Drs. John and Julie Gottman are undoubtedly two of the best students/researchers/teachers on the planet when it comes to this topic.

It’s a fact that every couple will leave a Gottman Couples Workshop with their own unique takeaway. Though, the Gottmans have a few “favorites”… nuggets of wisdom that everyone tends to talk about.

Here are some of those “favorites” that will benefit any relationship.

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Revenge and having a rebound often walk hand in hand.

Ending the journey of a relationship can be very difficult, to say the least. So, some of us resort to other means of soothing the pain—like jumping into a temporary relationship for a reprieve.

But is it just temporary or could it be more?

And how do you really know if your new relationship is simply moving on or if it’s just a rebound?

Here’s how.

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Living separately will soon be a thing of your past. You’re taking the leap. You and your partner are going to move in together.

You’re probably both excited and nervous about your new venture, right?

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Unique wedding ideas aren’t hard to come by in this DIY era with Pinterest leading the way.

What IS hard to come by are unique wedding ideas that won’t break the bank.

You’ll be happy to know that I’ve rounded up a few inexpensive ideas for your special day.

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Planning a wedding can take a lot of your time and energy.

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of bustle of it all and forget that you’re also preparing for a marriage.

Aside from the flowers and guests, you and your fiancé are getting ready to spend the rest of your lives figuring marriage out together. While “forever” is indeed a very long time to figure out this whole marriage thing, wouldn’t it be nice if the two of you had a jumpstart? Lucky for you there is such a thing — premarital counseling. 

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After your last serious love relationship, did you jump on the rebound train for a while?

Lately, though, you’ve been feeling a little dissatisfied and have begun to miss the embrace of a serious relationship.

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The word “accidental” denotes things that happen unexpectedly, actions that were not planned.

Can this expression rightly be applied to an affair?

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Dating online has become increasingly popular over the past few years.

While still a fairly new idea, it’s not taken much time to attract a lot of attention. It used to market only to a certain stereotype, but now online dating targets anyone with an email address.

For good reason, too.

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Every February 14, we celebrate Valentine’s day as an affirmation and reconnection for romantic relationships. And over time, many traditions have sprung up.

In the 19th century, sending picture cards to your love for Valentine’s Day was the most popular way to mark the occasion.

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Fire. It’s an irresistibly beautiful thing. It’s fascinating. Mesmerizing.It stirs our soul. It embraces us with warmth. And it nourishes us. It’s a living, breathing thing. So is love.

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When you’re in the middle of raising children, it can feel like the hard work of parenting will never end. For at least 18 years or more, you spend every day deep in the trenches of child rearing. There’s not much time left for yourself and marriage gets put on the back burner.

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Keep financial arguments to a minimum by maximizing healthy, compassionate communication.

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Are you looking for romantic ways you can say I Love You to your partner? Here are 9 fun ways you can use to kick start your romance.

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Quality time is so important for a couple's relationship but so hard to find! How can you find together-time with a house full of kids? Here are some tips.

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With the big day approaching, it’s easy to feel as though you’re living in a happy bubble – and that’s fantastic! Being in love and planning a lifelong commitment is an exciting experience. However, while your partner and you likely see eye-to-eye on virtually everything, it’s smart to have conversations that communicate expectations about your future life together.

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An innocent mistake we often make when being criticized

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We hear the phrase "spring clean" every year, but what exactly does it mean to spring clean? Sure, we are aware of the literal sense of cleaning, yet there is more to clean than just the house during springtime. What if we were to apply the idea of spring cleaning to more aspects of our life? For instance, our relationships?

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You know how it is when you’re in a long term relationship, no matter how much you love each other, there comes a time when you look at each other and say “Wow, I don’t feel much appreciated” and when that happens, it’s often because of “habituation.”

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