My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

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Maya Kokerov

I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

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At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends.

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My wife loves to talk nonstop, but I love silence and alone time. We came to an agreement that saved our marriage.

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The author and his wife struggled with communication at first.

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4 signs you might be the family scapegoat — and how it ties into all your relationships

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Family scapegoats can struggle with trust.

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I take solo trips despite being in a committed 3-year relationship. It's my secret to being a better partner.

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I've been in a relationship for three years and still enjoy taking time to travel alone.

Catherine Work

Alison Brie says one trick has helped her and Dave Franco survive the holidays with the in-laws

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Dave Franco and Alison Brie have a trick for making holiday family time more manageable.

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The married cofounders of Mejuri use Jeff Bezos' famous management principle to handle disagreements

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Noura Sakkijha and Majed Masad are married and cofounded the jewelry company Mejuri.

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My parents treated me like a child even after I moved out. I had to redefine my relationship with them.

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The author says redefining her relationship with her parents really helped.

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I decided to stop dating after my third divorce. I've never been happier.

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The author enjoys spending time by herself, and with her friends and loved ones.

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When millionaires lose friends, it's often chalked up to envy. The truth is more complicated.

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Newfound wealth can often complicate relationships with friends and family.

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