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fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Apology Languages Are A Thing, & They Might Explain Why Some Apologies Just Don't Land

The five apology languages were coined by Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, andclinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Chapman's co-author of The 5 Apology Languages. In the same way that love languages are meant to describe how a person might recognize love when it's given to them, apology languages can help partners understand what it is about an apology that makes it feel genuine to the person they love.
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fromHuffPost
2 months ago

The Most Common Friendship 'Mistakes' That Are Making You A Worse Hang

Strong friendships require intentional care, accountability, and difficult conversations to repair misunderstandings and adapt as individuals grow.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Ways to Beat the 'Peak-End Rule' in Your Relationship

When it comes to love, this rule doesn't just distort memory; it reshapes how we evaluate our relationships. It influences the way we decide whether to stay, go, or grow. That makes it far more than a curious quirk of memory. It is, in fact, a bias with real consequences for how we choose and sustain our bonds. Understanding how the peak-end rule works can help us consciously redesign our relationships in ways that resist such distortion, allowing us to remember them more truthfully.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

3 Habits That Keep Relationships Happy and Healthy

Satisfied couples use immediate small repairs, practice comfortable parallel play, and build a gradual shared narrative to strengthen long-term relationships.
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