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Apr 2020
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090 Best Relationship Advice: 5 Key Phil...

Dr. Abby Medcalf
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This is round two in my “Best Relationship Advice” series. Today, I’m going to teach you the five best philosophies or mindsets to have. These are the tried-and-true ways of thinking that have helped my clients move from disconnected, resentful and frustrated with their partner to emotionally close, at ease and happy with their main person.

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