Below, weve gathered the best, most surprising tips we heard from relationship therapists over the past year.

That just makes the argument more likely to surface again down the line.

Manipulation isnt part of a healthy partnership, and is not one of thegreen flags in a relationship.

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to better understand where their threshold for mess falls and to draw their attention to it.

Remember to be tender

Many good relationships are built on a foundation of kindness.

Maybe its even giving your partnerdifferent types of kissesto foster intimacy and connection.

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

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Were all less anxious when we know our very specific needs will be met, Campbellpreviously told Well+Good.

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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.

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