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Hard Truths About Affairs Nobody Wants to Hear but Everybody Knows

Fidelity is more complicated than we’d like to admit — Although nobody thinks highly of affairs, surprisingly, many have them. It is estimated that over 40% of married couples have had infidelity issues. Here’s the thing. Suppose everyone has experienced cheating in one way or another. In that case, there must be more to having affairs than we would like…

Love

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Hard Truths About Affairs Nobody Wants to Hear but Everybody Knows
Hard Truths About Affairs Nobody Wants to Hear but Everybody Knows
Love

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Characteristics That Make a Person Irresistible That Have Nothing to Do With Looks, According to Science

Is how we act more important than our looks? — Have you ever been attracted to someone who doesn’t fit the popular ideal of beauty? I know for a fact that I have. I like people with a positive charisma and a certain mischievousness. And then there are people who can tell stories and make me laugh — another trait…

Love

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Characteristics That Make a Person Irresistible That Have Nothing to Do With Looks, According to…
Characteristics That Make a Person Irresistible That Have Nothing to Do With Looks, According to…
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My New Love Has Changed Everything, Forever

I am a mother now — I took a lot of time to prepare myself in the best possible way for this new, biggest chapter of my life. I had nine months to come to terms with becoming a mother. I did everything possible, bought books, listened to podcasts, and took classes. All because I knew…

Love

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My New Love Has Changed Everything, Forever
My New Love Has Changed Everything, Forever
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Six Sentences That Are More Important Than I Love You

How to make the ultimate declaration of love — If I were to ask you how you go about making the perfect declaration of love, what would you say? Would you make a romantic gesture like cooking a great meal or buying flowers occasionally? Or are you more of the type making a public display of your love? Is…

Love

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Six Sentences That Are More Important Than I Love You
Six Sentences That Are More Important Than I Love You
Love

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·Sep 14

Emotional Cheating Is Worse Than a Physical Affair, Here’s Why

Emotional connections are gateways to something more — Typically, cheating means having sexual or romantic ties to someone other than your significant other. And in doing so, breaking the commitment or promise given. However, what is considered cheating is subjective. So, where do you draw the line? To me, having one too many drinks and making out with…

Emotions

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Emotional Cheating Is Worse Than a Physical Affair, Here’s Why
Emotional Cheating Is Worse Than a Physical Affair, Here’s Why
Emotions

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·Sep 10

Sex Isn’t as Important as Many Think, Here Is Why

Things therapists consider more important — For many, sex is an important part of their relationship. For others, sex isn’t all that important. No matter who you ask, ultimately, sex and relationships belong together. Therefore, for most people, these two are inextricably linked. But why is that? For some, sex is a way of showing affection. …

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Sex Isn’t as Important as Many Think, Here Is Why
Sex Isn’t as Important as Many Think, Here Is Why
Sex

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·Sep 8

Unexpected Little Things That Boost Any Romantic Relationship

It’s not the big gestures that make it count — We all want our relationship to last. Therefore, what would you say if I told you that there are simple little things you can do to boost your relationship? I bet you’d want to know if your actions are good for your relationship. As we all know, relationships are hard…

Relationships

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Unexpected Little Things That Boost Any Romantic Relationship
Unexpected Little Things That Boost Any Romantic Relationship
Relationships

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·Sep 6

How Hindsight Bias Is Affecting Your Perception of Past Relationships

Memories of relationships aren’t that trustworthy — Have you ever thought that a past relationship was a mistake? If so, why? Were you not compatible but had crazy chemistry and gave it a go anyway? Or was your relationship impacted by infidelity and other lies? Whatever the reasons may be, most of us have romantic regrets. In…

Love

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How Hindsight Bias Is Affecting Your Perception of Past Relationships
How Hindsight Bias Is Affecting Your Perception of Past Relationships
Love

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·Sep 4

Here’s Why Affairs Are So Common, According to Psychology

Is it simply human nature? — Nobody wants to be a cheater, but surprisingly many are. And although nobody thinks highly of adulterers, affairs are still a thing. This had me thinking. A study by the Austin Institute found that infidelity accounted for about 37 percent of divorces in the U.S. Another estimate found that over…

Love

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Here’s Why Affairs Are So Common, According to Psychology
Here’s Why Affairs Are So Common, According to Psychology
Love

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·Sep 2

Handling Relationship Expectations Is Hard, Emotions Even Harder

It’s not what is said, it’s all about the unsaid — How often do you talk about emotions with your partner? Are you open about how things make you feel, or do you prefer to keep things to yourself? And how long do you ponder on things before you speak your mind? This is an unpopular opinion, but I think that…

Love

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Handling Relationship Expectations Is Hard, Emotions Even Harder
Handling Relationship Expectations Is Hard, Emotions Even Harder
Love

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Phoebe Kirke

Phoebe Kirke

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Feminist, activist, sister, but above all, hurt. Writing is my path to living life to the fullest.

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