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Dating Marriage

12 Dating & Marriage Building Activities

A healthy marriage takes effort, but it’s well worth it, especially when you count the costs of divorce (financial, emotional, etc.). Here are 12 activities that can take your marriage from average to extraordinary.

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47 Chat Starters: Get to Know People Better

One of the best actions you can take to improve your life and the lives of others is to reach out and start a meaningful chat. Many people crave a deeper connection with others.

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Coffee Connection

25 Connection Hacks to Build Closer Relationships

Here's the ULTIMATE guide for building relationships. 25 practical tools for strengthening your connections at home and work.

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20 Questions to Ignite Meaningful Conversations

Meaningful conversations have changed my life. I long for them. You can create an environment where meaningful discussions happen consistently by courageously asking great questions.

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divorce couple

Divorce Often Starts Here: 14 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

For over 25 years as a family therapist, I've seen the same core issues that, left unaddressed, lead to divorce time and time again.

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Relationship building questions

50 Fun Relationship-Building Questions

Here's a list of 50 of my favorite relationship building questions. Use this tool to build relationships at work, home, and with your friends. They work well for team meetings and family events. Enjoy!

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Building Trust

7 Essentials to Building Trust

Here are 7 keys I look for when deciding if I can trust someone deeply. These as the ways I can create a foundation where others can deeply trust me.

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Encourage People

10 Ways to Encourage People You Care About

Most people make one big relationship mistake, both personally and professionally. Stop this tendency and you'll improve your life plus encourage the people you care about most.

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7 Secrets to Enjoying Family Over the Holidays

If you get anxious about time with family and friends during the holidays, this information will help. Here are tools to get you past your fears and into the fun.

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17 Ways to Make New Friends

Many people are lonely. I’m often asked for advice on how to make new friends. Below are the 17 opportunities, based on my own life experiences, to help you expand your support network

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