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If you’re partnered up, odds are you’ve had your fair share of arguments. What couple doesn’t disagree or get on each other’s nerves from time to time?
One of the best tricks I’ve seen to stop an argument in its tracks doesn’t come from a marriage therapist; actually, it was the subject of a viral tweet a few weeks ago. “My wife and I got into the habit of asking each other, ‘Do you want comfort or solutions’ when the other was having a bad time,” writer Alexander James tweeted. “That one sentence can save us from an argument 9/10 times.”
I know that tip could help me personally in my own relationship — hopefully it will help in yours, too. Here’s more on why it’s so effective.
Xo, Ashley Rockman |
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A recent study found that early in the pandemic, men shared more equally in housework and child care tasks. But somewhere along the line, things changed. If you haven’t read the numerous articles about how burnt-out mothers are — between work, parenting, cleaning, facilitating virtual school and a million other things — you’ve heard it directly from friends who are trying to keep their heads above water. More than 2 million women have left the workforce from the winter of 2019 through this fall. So what happened, and what can you do about it? |
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The pandemic has made it hard to keep up with friends — especially those who don’t live nearby. Maybe you had Zoom happy hours or texted regularly in the beginning and then screen fatigue set in and you haven’t talked in what feels like months. Or maybe you drifted apart years ago for reasons that have nothing to do with COVID at all. Don’t worry, it’s not too late to rekindle your friendship if that’s what you want. |
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The Coronavirus pandemic has upended every aspect of life. Here's some of our previous coverage. |
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