A vital tool to having a good relationship is being able to repair your relationship.

Everyone screws up at some point.

You have to know how to fix it.

Otherwise, the relationship will eventually break.

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Written as a first person account as author investigates and explores an expanded definition of sex and challenges traditional intimate relationship roles.

A little dated because it was written in 2016, but informative and engaging.

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According to Psychology Today, a staggering 80% of couples grapple with desire discrepancy (DD) at some point in their relationship. DD is when one partner wants to be intimate more frequently than the other.

Read about ways to strengthen your bond.

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You aren't expected to be perfect for love to last. You will hurt your partner, just like all of us do. But, for a lifetime of love, you need to repair it. An effective tool to heal a relationship is being accountable for your own behavior.

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True love isn't just having a safe, peaceful place to rest.

Committed, lasting love requires understanding and growth.

Weathering storms is what makes your relationship stronger.

Not avoiding or sweeping problems under the rug.

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