5 Ways to Foster Love In Your 20s

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When fostering love in your twenties, it can feel like unknown territory. For some, you may have entered your twenties with your high school sweethearts and are trying to grow your relationship as you grow as an individual. For others, you may have ended an important relationship and find yourself in your mid-twenties figuring out […]

5 Common Mistakes Couples Make When Trying to Communicate With Each Other

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Communication issues are one of the top complaints in couples’ relationships because there are common mistakes that couples make when trying to communicate with each other. At least, that’s the one prominent concern all our couples seek therapy for with us here at Embracing You Therapy in Woodland Hills. In general, learning to communicate is […]

Communication is Connection: 3 Things To Do When Communicating with Your Partner

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What would you say are the pillars of a good relationship? What makes the foundation strong? Most of us might say trust, respect, and shared values. We might also want to add honesty and compatibility. Last but not least, a key player in a good relationship always comes down to good communication. Through strong, direct, […]

Best Halloween Date Ideas! Because What Scares You Could Bring You Closer

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We tend to think relationships are about positive feelings such as connection, love, and excitement. While these are important feelings to experience in any relationship, we often find ourselves proportionately scared about experiencing negative emotions. Because falsely, we think these negative emotions, such as jealousy, guilt, and insecurity, will break our relationship apart. What they […]

What if You Don’t Want to Have Any Kids? 3 Ways to Make the Decision

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Growing up, you may have been exposed to lifestyle choices and expectations that were quite traditional. Most often, the trajectory may have looked something like this: go to school, then college, then get a job, and start a family once you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. This […]

Are You Anxious to Get Married? How to Cope With Wedding Anxiety!

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If you are getting married soon, I would first like to say CONGRATULATIONS! A wedding is a day that celebrates your love and partnership with your significant other, and you deserve to have the day your heart desires. I would also like to say that if you are feeling nervous about the big day, you […]