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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

November 11 | 🔥 What do JT & your marriage have in common?

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

November 04 | 😩 Are you carrying the housework load?

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things

November 04 | 💛 Here’s a glimpse @ yr one of marriage

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

November 04 | 🧼 Time to play fair with the house chores!

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

October 28 | 👻 Which are scarier? Toddlers or teenagers?

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things

October 28 | 👻 Season: Spooky | Episode: Future In-Laws

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

October 28 | 👻 Spoooky Married Things: In-Laws Edition

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

October 21 | 😰 If you’re spouse is burned out- Do this! 

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things

October 21 | 💪🧡 Trust + Marriage = happiness?

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Parents & Families

How to Find a Good Counselor for Your Child

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Parents & Families

When Motherhood Isn’t What You Thought It Would Be

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Parents & Families

Five Strategies to Help Your Teen Deal with Post-Pandemic Anxiety

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Parents & Families

7 Strategies to Help Your Child Deal With Post-Pandemic Anxiety

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Parents & Families

A Letter to the Dad Who Didn’t Have a Dad (or a Good Dad)

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Parents & Families

How to Feel Confident as a New Mom

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Parents & Families

How to Talk to Your Teen About Drinking

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Parents & Families

How to Teach Your Daughters The Importance of Consent

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Parents & Families

Conversation Starters for Kids and Parents

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Dating & Engaged

10 Safety Tips for Online Dating

When Kyle and Kate Jackson were on the dating scene, they didn’t want to meet people in bars or by chance. Since both of them were shy, they knew that even if they met someone they wouldn’t have the guts to ask the person out.“I used to make fun of people who went online to find a date,” says Kate. “Once I got to the point that regular dating wasn’t successful, I decided to give it a try.

November 9, 2017
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Dating & Engaged

Tips from Newlyweds for a Happy, Healthy Marriage

The bride-to-be shared that it was only two weeks, four days and six hours until the wedding. Her eyes sparkled as she talked, and everyone could tell she was head over heels in love.Many brides who have gone before her know that feeling so well. They also know that starry-eyed love is not all you need to carry you through the marriage journey.What kind of advice would newlyweds give to engaged couples?One bride shared that she and her husband didn’t talk about finances before walking down...

October 30, 2017
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

How Date Night Can Boost Your Relationship

When it comes to romancing your mate for special holidays like Valentine's Day or birthdays, some couples have a head start on the celebration. Why? They've discovered that making regular time for each other is linked to lots of relationship benefits.According to The Date Night Opportunity, a 2012 report released by the National Marriage Project, couples who manage to devote time specifically to one another at least once a week:Are markedly more likely to enjoy high-quality relationships...

October 30, 2017
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

How to Deal With Unspoken Expectations

In his book, Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married, Dr. Gary Chapman tells about the frustration he and his wife felt in the early years of their marriage. At one point, he shares that they went for weeks without cleaning the toilet. He couldn’t understand why she wasn’t cleaning the toilet because that was something his mom always did.

October 15, 2017
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

Resources for Dealing with Porn Addiction

Perhaps you believe that you or someone you love is addicted to pornography. While the temptation may be great to keep it quiet, there are lots of resources to help with recovery.In her book, An Affair of the Mind, Laurie Hall says that, from her experience and research, there is no easy answer. As the spouse of a porn addict, she learned she had to disengage from trying to fix him and, instead, take care of herself.“You have to build your own personal foundations under you – boundar...

October 13, 2017
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Dating & Engaged

Potential Boundary Issues

Before you take that walk down the aisle, sit down with each set of in-laws and talk about boundaries within your relationship.For example, when a couple considered purchasing a house close to his mother, the mother-in-law said, "I am OK with you living close to me, but you will call before you come to visit and I will do the same." That was one smart mother-in-law!Things To ConsiderIf your in-laws have a key to your home, how will they use that? Are you OK with them dropping in whenev...

October 12, 2017
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Dating & Engaged

Creative Date Ideas

Going on a date doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful. Here are a few of our ideas:Go for a hike in the mountains.Watch a funny movie together.Help out in a service organization together.Grab something to eat and take it to the park for a picnic.Go for a walk or jog.Cook a meal together.Go to a park, swing and play.People watch in the mall.Go for a drive and explore new places.Work out together.Learn something new together.Get dressed up and have a candlelight dinner at home.Go to a hi...

September 10, 2017
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Dating & Engaged

What’s My Risk for Divorce?

I was in my late 20s and Jay was 30 when we decided to marry. Both of us are children of divorce. I also had a lot of debt from putting myself through college, and I loved Jay and totally thought he was “the one.” But, I would be lying if I told you I didn’t have some anxiety about what might happen to us in the future.

September 8, 2017
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Dating & Engaged

What Americans Think About Marriage

A January 2017 60 Minutes and Vanity Fair poll asked Americans about their views about marriage, and what they found may surprise you.In 1960, 78 percent of American households were married. Compare that to 48 percent of today’s households. Why such a dramatic drop?These days, many factors contribute to a decreasing marriage rate.

September 7, 2017
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