Stuck in a Situationship? Here's How to Define the Relationship

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Stuck in a Situationship? Here's How to Define the Relationship

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Sep 13, 2021

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Stuck in a situationship and aren't sure how to make it into a relationship? In this episode, Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt explains why defining your relationship is important for your mental health and how to have that risky conversation.

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Sep 13, 2021

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In a world filled with swipes and empty calories of connection, we need someone to help us navigate what it means to be in a present-day committed relationship. The Relationship Doctor is filled with practical tips and advice on how to kindle and keep the flame burning, whether you’re single, coupled, married, or somewhere in between.

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