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Feb 2019
50m 17s

185: Apologize Like You Mean It

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Apologies are more than just a tool to help you and your partner move on from a difficult situation. They’re a way to mend an emotional hurt and keep a relationship strong. But how you apologize is extremely important. Simply saying, "I'm sorry", can feel insincere and often make the relationship conflict worse. Listen to today's show to learn how to apolo ... Show More
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