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How to Take Narcissism Out of Your Relationship advice: dating advice: relationship john gray

Be honest: Is there a pattern in your relationships?

Do you notice that your partner tends to be more selfish while you are more giving?

Maybe you even relate to being an empath who attracts narcissists?

The truth is this kind of merry-go-round of unfulfilling relationships can make you lose...

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Get a Man to Open up and Connect in 4 Simple Steps advice: dating advice: relationship lauren gray

When he doesn’t open up and share, it feels like you’re trying to create intimacy with a brick wall.

It feels like you’re in a one-sided relationship.

Why is he so repressed?!!!

Whether you’re in a relationship and frustrated that your connection is suffering because...

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When a Man Needs Space: What to Say When You Need Time Alone advice: relationship john gray

What to do when a man needs space?

I find this to be one of the biggest challenges in relationships!

If you’re in need of alone time and not sure how to communicate that to your partner, I have some good news — there are ways to tell her that you need space that will actually be...

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Do You Have Unreasonable Relationship Expectations? advice: dating advice: relationship john gray

In the beginning, there is excitement, ease, and flow. He asks questions. He plans dates. He makes sweet gestures of love and appreciation.

You see so much potential for the relationship to grow!
Then, something shifts. You start to question, did I pick the wrong guy?
What changed?

In this post, I...

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The 10 Most Romantic Things to Say to Someone You Love advice: relationship john gray lauren gray

“I love you” is one of the most romantic things to say to someone you love. But the truth is, and we’re sure you’ve heard this before, love isn’t just a word, it’s an action. It’s what we do.

Here’s the thing: Communication can “show”...

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Could Giving Space in a Relationship Solve Your Problems? advice: relationship lauren gray

Giving space in a relationship: It feels dangerous. Threatening even.

When you start to feel distance between you - whether it’s cool indifference, physically pulling away, not answering your calls, or full-on irritation - all instincts drive you to bridge the gap immediately.

You have to...

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Does Your Anxious Avoidant Attachment Stand a Chance? advice: dating advice: relationship john gray

When you want more intimacy and your partner seems to avoid it, it can be devastating to your experience of love.

So what does it really take to overcome the “anxious avoidant attachment trap,” and build a healthy, secure relationship that fulfills you?

In this post, you’ll...

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MV Quick Tip: When You or Your Partner Are Upset, Do This advice: relationship quick tips

If you’re a woman who feels frustrated that your partner won’t talk about his feelings with you…

OR

If you’re a man who feels like you’re constantly getting blamed or accused…

Today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip is for you.

In love, little things make a big...

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Is a Fear of Intimacy Behind Your Failed Relationships? advice: dating advice: relationship john gray

Do you find yourself hopping from one man to another without developing that real connection? Is casual sex the norm?

You're far from alone.

But if you feel like you're missing out on meaningful relationships and you want something more, stick around.

A fear of intimacy and revealing your inner...

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MV Quick Tip: What Makes a Man Attracted to a Woman advice: dating advice: relationship quick tips

If you want to spark or regenerate attraction with a man, today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip is for you!

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day-to-day of your relationship(s), it can feel overwhelming to address all the problems or create all your dreams at once. That's why we...

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Initiating Sex: Whose Job Is It Really? advice: relationship lauren gray

Initiating sex in a relationship: Who’s job is it?

In the movies, they make it look so natural, like both partners always want sex at the same time and it just sort of happens in a flurry of passion. But what if your sex life is not like that at all?

What if you’re in a dry spell and...

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How to Get Over Your Ex advice: relationship john gray

The ending of a relationship — no matter how it happens — can be devastating and create a long-lasting aversion to starting another one (or giving it a real chance).

And as a woman, you may think you’ll never be able to trust your instincts about men again.

The truth is,...

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MV Quick Tip: Instead of Arguing, Try This advice: relationship quick tips

If you’ve been having a hard time navigating upsets or arguments in your relationship, today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip is for you.

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day-to-day of your relationship, it can feel overwhelming to address all the problems or create all your...

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Men and Emotions: 3 Things Women Need to Know advice: dating advice: relationship lauren gray

You sense something is wrong, but he won’t tell you about it.

You encourage him to share his feelings, but all you get is radio silence. He’s such a Cave Man!

You’re starting to question everything you’ve ever done or said to him: Is it me? Have I done something wrong? Is...

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MV Quick Tip: How to Get the Appreciation You Deserve advice: relationship quick tips

If you’ve been feeling unappreciated in your relationship lately, today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip is for you.

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day-to-day of your relationship, it can feel overwhelming to address all the problems or create all your dreams at once....

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Why Men Don’t Give Reassurance (and How to Get Some in 3 Easy Steps!) advice: dating advice: relationship lauren gray

Can we agree on this? After a fight, it’s nice to get a little reassurance that “we’re going to be okay.” After an emotionally revealing conversation, it’s good to be reminded that he loves you no matter what. When he’s acting withdrawn for some weird reason,...

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How to Diffuse a Man's Anger advice: dating advice: relationship john gray

You see it coming. He starts getting angry. You want to engage. You want to ask what’s going on. You want to make it right.

So how do you diffuse a man’s anger — whether it’s directed at you or not?

The answer to that question has changed over the years, so it’s...

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Why Men Never Help Out and What to Do About It advice: relationship lauren gray

Why do men never help out?

It seems the easiest way to show someone you care, right? Jump in and offer help, support, an extra hand…

You would do it for him so why doesn’t he do it for you?

There’s actually a very simple answer to this and it has nothing to do with how much he...

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What to Do If You Have an Emotionally Unavailable Partner advice: relationship john gray

If you’re a woman in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable partner, it can feel frustrating and oftentimes, hurtful.

You may even think that he’s shutting you out because he’s mad at you — or worse — doesn’t love you anymore!

But when a man isn’t...

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MV Quick Tip: Give Less to Receive More advice: relationship quick tips

If you’re looking for the simplest way to get more love and attention from your partner, you’ll want to read today’s MarsVenus Quick Tip!

In love, little things make a big difference. In the day-to-day of your relationship, it can feel overwhelming to address all the problems or...

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How to Support Your Partner When They Have a Bad Day. It’s Not What You Think! advice: dating advice: relationship lauren gray

When we’re in a relationship, we feel responsible for each other and take on each other's pain. That’s empathy, right?

Their bad day becomes your bad day, their upset upsets you and so on. That’s what love is, right?

Or is it? The pattern I just described is actually what I call...

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MV Quick Tip: How to Bring Out the Best In Him advice: relationship quick tips

He was such a wonderful man and partner in the beginning but now he’s slunk into patterns and habits you don’t like. It's hard to open your heart and be attracted to the man he’s settled into. If you're wondering how to bring out the best in a man so that he can be the partner...

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The Feeling Letter: How to Communicate Difficult Feelings to a Loved One advice: relationship john gray

Have you ever been hurt in a relationship to the point where you’re hanging onto negative emotions and you can’t seem to get past what happened?

Are you wishing you could share these difficult feelings with your partner or loved one but you don’t know how or you’re afraid...

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How Social Media Threatens Your Mental Health and Ruins Relationships advice: relationship advice: wellness john gray

There’s so much to love about social media.

It allows us to stay connected with family and friends, see what they’re up to, and enjoy photos of loved ones and their vacations — not to mention the funny videos people love to share!

There is definitely a healthy and fulfilling...

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