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Aug 10
49m 5s

He’s Not “Just a Bad Texter”

Alex Cooper
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This week, Alex breaks down how to handle texting in the early stages of a relationship. She talks about why texting can create a false sense of closeness, and how to avoid slipping into pen-pal mode. She also shares when it’s okay to tell a partner about your past relationship mistakes, and how to avoid dumping your emotional baggage onto them. Finally, she discusses staying level-headed when you’re angry at a friend, and how to navigate a breakup when your partner did nothing wrong. Enjoy!

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