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Jun 2022
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359: Loving Better And Mastering The Tex...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Getting to know someone via text is a huge part of developing relationships today and we're often not that great at it. "Why are they taking so long to respond?" “Do they really like me?” "Should I text that upside down smiley face emoji?" There's a lot to think about! Listen to today's show to learn how to preserve your mental health while navigating these ... Show More
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