Here, a pro shares her tips.

This is applicable to emotional roles as well.

If youre the late one, your partner might get tired of rushing you to leave the house.

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Thats great, but take a stab at not get ahead of yourself.

But the best way to find out what they want is to ask them, says Killoren.

And not just once, either.

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

Keep these assumptions from affecting your relationship by taking pulse checks often and sincerely.

Ask each other things like How happy are you right now?

[Critiques are] a gift that allows you and your partner to keep improving your relationship every day.

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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