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That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

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Being in love calls for a sense of vulnerability that many people fear. Here are three signs that a fear of love is holding you back from the relationships you desire. There often comes a moment in ...

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If even you ever figured out why, despite everyone thinking you should, you still remain single, this might actually make sense. The truth is, the pressure of our previous experiences childhood ...

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