She is based in Austin, Texas.

3 common relationship problems couples are currently facing and how to resolve each

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Honesty and self-awareness are key.

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To work through this, Shahady says that honesty andself-awarenessare key because they can help yourespond instead of react.

This shift can convey to a partner that youdocare about what theyre saying and feeling.

Shahady recommends scheduling date nights to tick the intentionality component.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

Deanna Shahady, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in sex therapy. She is based in Austin, Texas.

To make the date more interactive, Shahady suggestingasking questionsto ensure meaningful conversation is happening.

I want to hear what you have to say, but I dont have the bandwidth right now.

Can we come back to this?

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

Deanna Shahady, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in sex therapy. She is based in Austin, Texas.

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