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hello happily lovers and welcome back to
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our Channel thank you for your continued
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support we're here to explore how
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psychology and mental health can improve
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your daily life relationships are
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beautiful yet delicate requiring
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consistent care and effort however
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certain behaviors can unintentionally
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cause harm today let's discuss 10
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behaviors that can destroy relationships
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and explore how to address them one you
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stonewall your partner do you avoid
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difficult conversations stonewalling
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happens when you shut down emotionally
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or evade tough topics why it's harmful
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unresolved issues linger breaking down
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trust and intimacy what to do approach
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sensitive topics with patience and
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openness even if it feels uncomfortable
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two you're too distracted do you find
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yourself scrolling through your phone
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during quality time why it's
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harmful being distracted signals to your
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partner that they're not a priority what
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to do be fully present put away
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distractions and give your partner your
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undivided attention three
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defensive how do you react to feedback
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from your partner defensiveness often
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derails conversations and shuts down
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resolution why it's harmful it
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invalidates your partner's feelings and
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prevents productive communication what
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do listen first validate your partner's
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concerns before responding four you
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criticize too often do you regularly
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point out your partner's flaws even with
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good intentions why it's harmful con
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constant criticism Fosters resentment
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and diminishes appreciation what to do
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provide constructive feedback and
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balance it with genuine praise five you
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idealize your partner do you hold your
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partner to impossibly high standards why
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it's harmful idealizing creates
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unrealistic expectations and prevents
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you from seeing them for who they truly
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are what to do appreciate your partner
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as they are embracing both their
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strengths and Imperfections six you IGN
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IGN your past do you avoid discussing
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unresolved issues from your
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relationship's history why it's
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harmful ignoring the past can lead to
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repeated misunderstandings and hidden
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resentment what to do acknowledge past
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struggles and learn from them to
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strengthen your connection seven you
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partner have you ever withheld the truth
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or told a white lie to avoid conflict
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why it's harmful dishonesty erodes trust
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the foundation of any healthy
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relationship what to do be transparent
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even when it's hard honesty strengthens
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your bond over time eight you create
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competition do you keep score in your
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relationship why it's
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harmful competing with your partner
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undermines teamwork and fosters
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unnecessary tension what to do focus on
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Mutual support and celebrate each
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other's victories nine you shame your
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partner do you make jokes at your
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partner's expense especially in public
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why it's harmful shaming even as humor
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can humiliate your partner and damage
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their confidence what to do encourage
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your partner and keep humor respectful
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and kind 10 you expect too
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much do you get upset when your partner
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doesn't meet unspoken expectations why
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it's harmful assuming your partner can
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read your mind leads to frustration and
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disconnect what to do communicate your
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needs clearly and encourage open
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dialogue do you recognize any of these
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behaviors in yourself or your
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relationship awareness is the first step
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to making positive changes and fostering
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healthier habits share your experiences
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