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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Dating
  • Texting
  • Work
  • Love
  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
  • Personal growth
  • Sarcasm
  • About us
  • AI Laptop Empire (eBook)

Dealing with Distance

What to say when they say “I need independence”

Dating Building trust Communication in Dating
Here’s the article: When your partner utters those four words, I need independence, it can be…

How to respond to “I need some distance”

Dating Boundary Setting Communication in relationships
Handling a conversation where your partner expresses the need for distance can be a delicate and…

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