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Tips to maintain a healthy relationship
For your beautiful relationship ✨ https://jiffcy.go.link/jpE3m Building a strong, lasting relationship, takes care, patience, and intention. Here are some core tips to keep your connection thriving: ✨ be each other’s number one supporter: celebrate your partner’s goal, achievements, and dreams
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Isabella

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Ways to practice self-love in a relationship
Self-love is just as important in a relationship as it is when you’re single. Maintaining a strong sense of self-worth and prioritizing your own well-being allows you to show up fully for your partner without losing sight of your individual needs. 🌿 When you practice self-love, you create healthy
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Logan Dawson

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Relationship tips
#relationship #healthyrelationships #love #journaling
Aleshia Green

Aleshia Green

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A woman lies with her eyes closed, head resting on another person, in sunlight. A black text box lists non-sexual intimacy examples like "long hugs" and "listening". "SWIPE" is visible.
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non-sexual intimacy in ANY relationship 🫶
intimacy is a word we generally associate with romantic relationships … but all it really means is to be deeply or particularly close to another person 💛 there are ways you can be intimate with someone else that stretch across ✨every✨ single type of relationship loving isn’t limited to lovers
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carley ◡̈

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A close-up shot of two hands clasped together on a bed, with text overlay "RELATIONSHIP MICRO-HABITS" and "10 little things to do everyday!". The image conveys intimacy and connection, illustrating the theme of strengthening relationships through small daily actions.
A smiling man in a kitchen holds yellow tulips and two heart-shaped mini pizzas. Text overlays emphasize "THE LITTLE THINGS MATTER.." and introduce healthy daily habits for relationship health, aligning with the article's focus on small gestures.
A vase of roses and a chocolate cake with raspberries are on a table. Text boxes list "15 MICRO HABITS FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP," including "Morning check-ins," "Compliments daily," "Active listening," and "Celebrate little wins," visually representing relationship-building actions.
10 micro-habits to strengthen your relationship 🥰
LITTLE THINGS MATTER! Relationships aren't just about the BIG moments. Those are incredible, but it's the little things that REALLY big up over time! They are so important for maintaining a great relationship. Here are some ideas on some healthy relationship habits you can implement e
Sarah Jolie 🌸

Sarah Jolie 🌸

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A black and white close-up of a woman's upper body, wearing a tank top, with a man's arm subtly visible around her. Her face is partially shown, featuring piercings.
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Private but not Secret Relationship Photos
Love the private look but still love letting people know I have a man😌 - black and white always adds a little more secrecy to it #lemon8diarychallenge #photoswithyourboyfriend #couplesphotos #boyfriendsgirl
Trinity Roberts

Trinity Roberts

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A spiral notebook page displays five handwritten relationship lessons in purple ink. The title, '5 Relationship Lessons,' is adorned with purple hearts. The lessons cover topics like repairing relationships, listening, conflict as a sign of disconnect, communicating needs, and forming connections with supportive people. The Lemon8 username @itsleash2u is visible at the bottom.
5 Relationship Lessons
If you want a good relationship here is some lessons I have found helpful to me #date #Lemon8 #Lemon8Diary #journaling #relationshiptalk
Aleshia Green

Aleshia Green

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Relationship advice I wish i knew sooner!!! ✨✨✨
Almost two years into my relationship and I can say i have learned a lot. And I know there’s still much more to learn. #relationshipadvice #relationship #tipsandtricks #lemon8diarychallenge #storytime #letschat
maya! 🎧

maya! 🎧

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ingredients for a happy relationship🩷
this is what i’ve learned while being in a long-term relationship in my 20’s!! #lemon8diary #relationshipstory #relationshiptips #relatablelifestyle #relationship #boyfriendgirlfriend #lovelanguage #relationshipgrowth #relationshiptips101
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ally🌙

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The cover image features a bouquet of red roses, a Costco Food Court pizza box, and a red heart-shaped note with 'Sarah' written on it. The title reads '5 STAGES OF A RELATIONSHIP AND HOW TO NAVIGATE THEM!!'.
This image describes 'STAGE 1: HONEYMOON' (up to 6 months), detailing what it is and what to do. It features a graphic of pink heart-shaped glasses, with text sourced from Women's Health Magazine.
This image describes 'STAGE 2: UNCERTAINTY' (6 months - 2 years), detailing what it is and what to do. It features a graphic of three pink question marks, with text sourced from Women's Health Magazine.
how to navigate the 5 relationship stages 🌸
Did you know that there are 5 relationship stages?? Most of us might know about the honeymoon stage and that's about it - for me at least lol. I recently learned that therapists have defined other common stages that couples tend to go through as a relationship progresses. The 5 stages are:
Sarah Jolie 🌸

Sarah Jolie 🌸

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A fluffy cat lying on a bed, overlaid with relationship questions 1-4: 'What counts as cheating to you?', 'What are your love languages?', 'How much information are you comfortable with us sharing with other people about our relationship?', and 'What did and didn't work for you about your last relationship?'.
A nighttime view of a storefront displaying books and plants, overlaid with relationship questions 5-8: 'How would you define your attachment style?', 'What makes you feel valued and appreciated?', 'What do you think your relationship strengths and weaknesses are?', and 'When you get overwhelmed about life do you prefer space or support?'.
12 questions to ask at the start of a relationship
the start of a relationship can be super exciting, but it's important to communicate and really make sure you're both on the same page about everything. but remember not to overwhelm them and suddenly start interrogating them. let it flow, and bring them up naturally in conversation. and be
evelyn

evelyn

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A couple's reflection in a mirror, with the male figure crossed out in red, illustrating 'EARLY SIGNS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WON'T LAST'. The image emphasizes relationship red flags.
A scenic road under a cloudy sky with text 'DON'T IGNORE THESE RED FLAGS' and a paragraph advising reconsideration of a partner if early patterns are negative.
A checklist titled 'EARLY SIGNS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WON'T LAST' against a cloudy sky, listing eleven red flags like constant calls, isolation, control, gaslighting, and lack of effort.
EARLY SIGNS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WON’T LAST ❌
No relationship is perfect, but if your partner is showing a lot of these patterns at the beginning of your relationship it might be in your best interest to reconsider whether this partner is good for you. DON’T IGNORE THESE RED FLAGS / SIGNS THAT YOUR PARTNER MAY NOT BE THE ONE: -they are
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Cleo Natalie

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Relationship questions to fall deeper in love
Relationship questions to fall in love all over again <3 I've been in my relationship for almost four years now and checking in consistently with each other is really important. First slide of questions: - Share something from the early days of our relationship that you miss. - What wa
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jennleesanchez

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A couple is shown holding hands, with the text overlay "HARD PILLS TO SWALLOW IN A RELATIONSHIP" prominently displayed. The image features the Lemon8 logo and the username @staci_york.
This image presents the first five "hard pills to swallow" in a relationship as text overlay, including points about unresolved fights, dinner choices, and personal needs. The Lemon8 logo and username @staci_york are visible.
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Hard Pills To Swallow in a Relationship
I love my relationship, and nothing drives me crazier than hearing people go on and on about how hard relationships are. I don’t believe that relationships are hard… I do believe that life can be hard and that sometimes life can make being in a relationship feel hard. I also believe that in order t
staci york 💛🍋

staci york 💛🍋

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RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS TO FALL DEEPER IN LOVE❤️‍🔥
Communication is key to any healthy relationship. Here are some questions to ask your partner to fall deeper in love and build that connection even further! -what was your first impression of me? -what is your first memory of us? -do you remember our first kiss? -where do you see us 5 years f
Cleo Natalie

Cleo Natalie

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A couple on a beach, with the man holding the woman in a playful pose in the shallow water. The image features the title '3 things to NEVER DO In a relationship' against a blue sky with clouds.
A man in a cap and striped shirt stands next to a woman in a white strapless top, both looking at the camera. The text 'Hold back your emotions' is overlaid on the image.
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NEVER DO THESE THINGS IN A RELATIONSHIP
DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a relationship expert (I wish I was lol), but I did study psychology in university and have learned a lot from my own 5 year relationship, so I wanted to share the 3 things that I would NEVER do in my relationship now. 1. Hold back your emotions You should never feel th
Gracie

Gracie

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A person's hands are shown holding and interacting with a light blue smartphone, with the text 'He spends excessive time on his phone' and an explanation about shifting priorities.
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Signs He’s unhappy in the relationship !!
Understanding your partner’s emotions is vital for a healthy relationship. When he’s unhappy, small signs start showing, hinting at deeper issues. These signs are crucial hints that shouldn’t be ignored. It’s important to pay attention to these signs because they provide valuable insights into y
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Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

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Against a warm campfire backdrop, text lists signs of a one-sided relationship: always texting first, emotional exhaustion, unreciprocated support, and unlistened venting.
Against a dark, blurry background, text describes signs of a one-sided relationship: lack of interest in your life/goals, fading friendship, no interest in achievements, and always planning hangouts.
- Feelings of a One Sided Relationship✨❤️‍🩹
Your time and energy are valuable, and so are you. If you find yourself constantly giving but receiving nothing in return, it’s time to reevaluate. Being in a one-sided relationship can make you question your worth, but remember: you deserve connection, support, and care just as much as you giv
Brookie ❤︎︎☘︎︎

Brookie ❤︎︎☘︎︎

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10 things to KEEP PRIVATE in a RELATIONSHIP! 🤐🩷
When it comes to relationships… everyone has different boundaries and different expectations for their partners. For me… there’s some non negotiable requirements that I heavily believe are crucial to maintain for a relationship to work long term… 🩷 At the end of the day… all that matters is
Sarah Bispy

Sarah Bispy

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A couple lies in bed, with the woman kissing the man's cheek, whose face is partially obscured by a pink heart. Text overlay introduces 'MONTHLY RELATIONSHIP CHECK-IN'S' and asks 'How to do them & why they're important!'.
An ocean scene with waves and a rocky shore under a soft, colorful sky. Text overlay explains that monthly relationship check-ins keep relationships strong and healthy, and introduces a guide.
A couple is shown from the chest up, with text overlays listing five key steps for monthly relationship check-ins: picking a date, removing distractions, common topics, sharing good and bad, and expressing appreciation.
monthly relationship check-ins you should do!❤️
Monthly relationship check-ins are a great way to keep your relationship strong and healthy. They give you and your partner a set time to talk about your feelings, sort out any issues, and celebrate the good stuff. So here's a perfect, simple guide on how to do them and why they're impor
Megan Snyder

Megan Snyder

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5 DAY relationship reconnect 💕 love languages
Time to reconnect?? Use the 5 love languages to connect with your partner this week 💕 The love languages are different ways or expressing or receiving love. Everyone has certain ones they prefer to give and ones they prefer to receive. So why not cover them all? 🥰 But also, ask your partner whi
Emily Bogaudo

Emily Bogaudo

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A smiling couple sits in bed, looking at each other, with the text 'NIGHTLY CHECK IN QUESTIONS FOR COUPLES' overlaid. The woman has her arm around the man, and they are covered by a blanket. The image promotes relationship communication.
A couple sits in bed, smiling and looking at each other, with a list of six nightly check-in questions for couples overlaid. The questions aim to foster communication about their day and feelings.
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ask these every night for a better relationship
catching up with my husband at the end of every day is probably one of my favorite parts of my day. even if we don’t have a ton to share, it's fun to get to hear about this day and what’s been on his mind. but it can be easy to skip over this part of our day as life gets crazy. that’s why i
staci york 💛🍋

staci york 💛🍋

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A couple dances in a field at dusk, with text overlay "Things I've Learned During My First Serious Relationship [ as someone with anxious attachment ]". The image has a decorative border and the Lemon8 logo with username @kelsavl.
A light brown background with a dark brown cloud shape at the top, featuring the title "Number One: You can be together and still be individuals" and bullet points about maintaining individuality in a relationship. The Lemon8 logo and username @kelsavl are at the bottom.
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Things I Learned in My First Serious Relationship
If you don’t have much experience in serious relationships, then this is for you! This is what I’ve learned during my first healthy, serious relationship💗 #relationship #relationshipadvice #love #relationshiptips #relationshipgoals #relationshipgrowth #advice
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𝒦𝑒𝓁𝓈𝑒𝓎 𝒥𝒶𝓎

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A car's side mirror reflects a road and trees under a cloudy sky. Overlay text reads "1. never name call" in white, with "lemon8 @staci_york" in the corner.
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6 rules for healthy disagreement in a relationship
➡️ never call each other names discuss the issue not the person. you never want to step away from an argument having put your partner down. this doesn’t help to solve the issue at hand and will leave everyone feel worse afterwards. fight the problem together… not each other. ➡️ never raise you
staci york 💛🍋

staci york 💛🍋

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5 Ways to Help you Grow your relationship with God
— Start off with telling God everything, let him be the first person you tell. You may have a particular friend you call for a certain situations, but I challenge you to tell God before you tell anyone — Test God. Whatever’s on your mind, whatever’s worrying you, whatever your current circumsta
KAYSH

KAYSH

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3 signs you’re ACTUALLY in a healthy relationship
Younger me dreamed of a relationship like this & now I get to live it out every day! 😇 What are some other signs of a healthy relationship? #LoveStory #lemon8challenge #love #healthyrelationship #healthymarriage #marriedlife #relationshipadvice #relationships
Destiny

Destiny

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Scrapbooking your Relationship 📓✏️🥰
I made a scrapbook last year for my boyfriend and gave it to him on our anniversary! It was our first year together and I included every single picture we had together in that year span (Nov. 19th 2021- Nov. 18th 2022). This year I was jam packed with schooling so I couldn’t do it again on time, bu
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lizzie matthias

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A chocolate cake with raspberries, a vase of flowers, and a lit candle on a table, with text overlaying "RELATIONSHIP NONNEGOTIABLES NEVER SETTLE & SET THAT BAR HIGH."
A white background displays a bulleted list titled "MY NONNEGOTIABLES," outlining 17 essential qualities and expectations for a relationship, including communication and emotional intelligence.
A couple smiles outdoors against a green landscape, accompanying text titled "LEARNING HOW TO SET THE BAR HIGH," explaining the author's journey to defining relationship non-negotiables.
❤️‍🔥my relationship MUST-HAVES❤️‍🔥
Having the experience of dating my boyfriend has seriously raised the bar for me so much. It’s made me realize how many things are nonnegotiables for me in a relationship. Healing my anxious attachment has also shed a lot of light on what I consider to be reasonable expectations. So I wanted to sha
Sarah Jolie 🌸

Sarah Jolie 🌸

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A young woman on a balcony overlooking a resort, with text overlay "WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE DATING... I WAS SO NAIVE lol", introducing an article about dating advice.
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Two hands intertwined on a blanket, overlaid with text detailing the first three pieces of dating advice: self-awareness, boundaries, and individualism in relationships.
things i wish i knew before my first relationship.
My first “love” was the worst “love” :( I started dating early - my first relationship that I felt was “serious” was freshman year of high school! I wanted so bad to be “loved” and was sooo naive to what a healthy relationship looked like. This definitely led me down a dating history that was not
Sarah Jolie 🌸

Sarah Jolie 🌸

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A couple is seen in a mirror selfie, with the text overlay "Things That Don't Make You 'Needy' in Relationships" and "swipe for more info." The image promotes an article about healthy relationship needs.
A List of Healthy Relationship Needs ❤️‍🔥✨
Let's do better at normalizing 'needs' within a relationship... •You are allowed to have needs. •You are allowed to have expectations of your partnership. •You are allowed to want to feel important. •You are allowed to share those needs openly. Having needs does not make you ne
irianna

irianna

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Our relationship is my relationship goals 🔐🩷💍
I’ve never been the type of person to depend on a man for anything mainly bc I was “the man” in majority of my relationships (if you get it, you get it 🙄) I honestly stayed in those relationships to pass the time bc I’m a “relationship girly”. HOWEVER, I always had a time limit to each relations
Princess Frenxh

Princess Frenxh

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Relationship 🫶🏽
#relationship #advice #foryou
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A top-down view of two people's legs and feet walking on a path. Overlaid text lists and explains relationship-destroying habits: "not talking," "dishonesty or withholding truth," "selfishness," and "avoiding issues."
A top-down view of two people's legs and feet walking on a path. Overlaid text lists and explains more relationship-destroying habits: "being unappreciative," "criticism," and "neglecting intimacy."
7 habits that can destroy your relationship
In order to grow a healthy and positive relationship, it’s important to avoid these habits at all costs: - not talking - dishonesty or withholding the truth - selfishness - avoiding issues - being unappreciative - criticism - neglecting intimacy instead… - Over communicate! Talk ab
Rebekah Joy

Rebekah Joy

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Part 2. Non-sexual intimacy in any relationship🫶
Bonus points: Digital Intimacy Sending thoughtful messages or voice notes Sharing memes, playlists, or articles that remind you of them Video calling just to hear their voice or see their face. #lemon8partner #intimacy #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationship #healthylove
Ela Zbireanu

Ela Zbireanu

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A couple stands outdoors at night, with text overlay "5 Day RELATIONSHIP RECONNECTION using love languages." The image promotes a challenge to reconnect with a partner using love languages.
A city street at dusk with palm trees and buildings, featuring text for "DAY 1 Words of Affirmation." The text lists actions like making a gratitude list and sharing favorite memories with a partner.
A top-down view of two pairs of feet on concrete, with text for "DAY 2 Quality Time." The text suggests planning date nights, catching up daily, and doing activities other than watching shows.
5 Day Relationship Reconnection Challenge
Do a different love language each day to reconnect with your partner!! Connecting with your partner daily is key to keeping that spark alive in your relationship. Love languages are a great way to start to make each other feel seen. Here’s examples for each love language to try everyday! Hop
rachel

rachel

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the relationship book
#books #therelationshipbook #lemon8bookclub #poem #poems #poemsaboutlove #poetry #relationship #love #book
nelanyy

nelanyy

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A person's feet in white sneakers and light gray pants stand on a dark, textured floor, accompanied by text about a partner's healing journey and support.
A person's hands are on a black car steering wheel, with text discussing the importance of showing up for oneself emotionally, mentally, and physically in relationships.
what a healthy relationship looks like ➡️
i never had positive relationships modeled to me, so understanding the actual scope of what my role should look like in ✨healthy✨ relationship was a MAJOR learning curve. i think as women we tend to gravitate towards giving too much or caretaking in situations where our person actually needs t
carley ◡̈

carley ◡̈

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Relationship
Soft launch relationship photo idea #Lemon8Diary #lemon8diarychallenge #healthylifestyle2024 #boyfriend #Girls #relationshipadvice #relationshipgoals
e m e r a l d

e m e r a l d

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5 Books To Improve Your Relationship With Yourself
SAVE this to remember these 5 books and improve your relationship with yourself! ! The books mentioned: 1. Meditations 2. As a Man Tinketh 3. The Courage to be Disliked 4. The Unfair Advantage 5. Ego is the Enemy Be sure to follow for more! #nonfictionbooks #nonfictionbook
Nona

Nona

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A bedroom scene featuring a bed adorned with a large teddy bear, a heart-shaped balloon, and various gifts including clothes and candy, symbolizing a loving relationship. The image includes text overlay: 'The scary part of being in a healthy relationship'.
The scary part of being in a healthy relationship
I’ve seen a lot of people posting about healthy relationships & although im absolutely happy for them, I haven’t seen a lot of people talking about how difficult it can be. I’ve been in three serious relationships, including the one im in, but only one is healthy. Being cheated on, lied to, m
Anessa :)

Anessa :)

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