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The Unrivaled Strength of Female Friendships: A Force to Be Reckoned With
Dating + Relationships SGC Editorial Team Dating + Relationships SGC Editorial Team

The Unrivaled Strength of Female Friendships: A Force to Be Reckoned With

Behind every successful woman, there is likely a tribe of fierce female friends who have played an integral role in her journey. The power of these connections goes far beyond mere companionship; female friendships are a force to be reckoned with, offering unwavering support, understanding, and a shared journey through life's highs and lows.

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Mastering Relationship Dynamics: Unmasking Weaponized Incompetence and Proven Strategies to Combat It
Dating + Relationships SGC Editorial Team Dating + Relationships SGC Editorial Team

Mastering Relationship Dynamics: Unmasking Weaponized Incompetence and Proven Strategies to Combat It

Weaponized incompetence involves individuals deliberately or unknowingly leveraging their perceived incompetence to achieve personal goals or manipulate others. This behavior can manifest in various ways, such as consistently failing to fulfill responsibilities, feigning ignorance, or relying on others to clean up the resulting mess.

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Unveiling the Power of Vulnerability: How It Nurtures Authenticity in Relationships
Dating + Relationships Domenique Harrison, MPH, LMFT, LPCC Dating + Relationships Domenique Harrison, MPH, LMFT, LPCC

Unveiling the Power of Vulnerability: How It Nurtures Authenticity in Relationships

Vulnerability has become THE buzzword in discussions around cultivating healthy relationships lately. Vulnerability is felt, seen, and experienced differently across relationships, in our roles and identities, and with our power and privilege. And still, having the fortitude to be vulnerable with the people in our lives reaps a high personal and relational reward.

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Want to Create a Joyful Dating Experience? We Sat Down with a Dating Coach to Find Out How
Dating + Relationships Meagan A. Culberson Dating + Relationships Meagan A. Culberson

Want to Create a Joyful Dating Experience? We Sat Down with a Dating Coach to Find Out How

Dating can be daunting and quite overwhelming with all the different apps available today on the market—having to ask the same questions repeatedly, finding a cute fit, and getting all done up for someone who might waste our time. It’s exhausting, and many of us are feeling burnt out because of it. However, it can be fun if we learn how to strategize our dating experience and reframe our mindset around it. 

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How to Build Unconditional Self-Worth & Break Free from External Validation
Dating + Relationships SGC Editorial Team Dating + Relationships SGC Editorial Team

How to Build Unconditional Self-Worth & Break Free from External Validation

As social beings, we all have a deep need for validation and acceptance from others. From a young age, we're taught to seek approval from our parents, teachers, and peers. As we grow older, this need for validation often translates to seeking validation from romantic partners, colleagues, and friends. However, relying solely on external validation can be detrimental to our self-worth.

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