On a scale from one to seven, where one means “not at all,” and seven means “very much,” how satisfied are you with your current relationship? This is a standard question that has been used in ...

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Tears streamed down Sheri’s face as she and Justin talked themselves in circles. They were not happy in their marriage, but the alternative of letting it go felt untenable. How could that ever be a ...

Ambivalent relationships can make it difficult to establish and maintain trust, in fact, they can be the most toxic and challenging to navigate. In an episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast from April ...

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For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught. As Feb. 14 approaches, questions that were once easy to ...