Worth A Ring Or Just A Fling?

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Worth A Ring Or Just A Fling?

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Apr 1, 2020

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If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it! In today's episode we're discussing how to determine if the person you're dating is worth building a future with, or just a booty call!

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Apr 1, 2020

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Devon is a positive psychology instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in dyadic relationships, including romantic relationships and parenting. Asha is a certified relationship coach with a specialization in dating, marriage, and separation issues. Together, they provide evidence-based interventions to improve relationship/marriage satisfaction.

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