Should You Set New Year’s Resolutions with Your Partner?

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Should You Set New Year’s Resolutions with Your Partner?

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Dec 27, 2021

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In this week's episode of Relationship Doctor, Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt is joined by Dr. Nanika Coor of Project Parenthood and Dr. Monica Johnson of Savvy Psychologist for a panel episode on New Year's Resolutions.

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Dec 27, 2021

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Should You Set New Year’s Resolutions with Your Partner?

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