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

Dr. Abby Medcalf
About this episode

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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