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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

Negotiating Freedom

How to react to “I don’t want to sacrifice my freedom”

Relationships Balancing Independence Communicating Needs
The age-old concern of sacrifice in relationships. When your partner drops the bombshell I don’t want…

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