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Vulnerable Conversations Lead to Better Sex
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Sex and relationship therapist Austin Cresap shows couples how open, safe talk eases desire discrepancy and brings back small intimate moments.
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Ever wondered why some couples just click so well? It’s most likely because they have such great communication. Just ask our experts. Learning to communicate your thoughts and concerns in the right way can do wonders for any relationship.
As it happens, our writers help educate readers to do just that. Below, you’ll learn to foster healthy communication and strengthen relationships through mutual understanding.
It’s time to mend the disconnect. By applying our advice, couples can better listen, respond, and resolve conflict. Whether you need active listening techniques or emotional regulation strategies, you’ll find the insights to help you build communication rooted in honesty and respect.
Here you can discover ways to overcome everything from misunderstandings to more sensitive subjects like sexual challenges. Our writers also explore communication in the digital world, giving readers insight into the best ways to strike up conversations online.
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The Content Creator Helping Men Move Past Toxic Masculinity
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Samir Mourani, a men's dating expert, uses Gent's Post and the Gent's Talk podcast to help men open up about vulnerability and rethink masculinity.
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Paula Quinsee’s Tools for Couples Facing Everyday Conflict
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Paula Quinsee, an author and relationship expert, helps couples see conflict as a chance to grow, watch their tone and find middle ground on trust.
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8 Reasons She May Have Stopped Texting You
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Her texts went quiet? These 8 reasons range from mismatched texting styles to a faux pas or someone new, plus how to take it in stride and move on.
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Polyamorous Dating, Explained
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Polyamory means several relationships at once, with everyone's full consent. How it works, why communication matters, and forms like solo poly and triads.
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The 10 Top Relationship Counselors (2026)
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Every couple fights. These 10 counselors, including John Gottman, Esther Perel, Stan Tatkin and Terry Real, help partners argue better and grow closer.
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7 Pressures Lesbian Couples Face, With Expert Advice
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Communication, family support, stigma, money, careers, kids and intimacy: seven stressors lesbian couples often face, with practical ways to handle each.
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3 Key Steps to Gay Dating Success
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Tired of meh first dates? A gay dating coach's three steps: keep talking, see if your friends and lifestyles mesh, and weather life's ups and downs.
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7 Signs the Love Is Fading, for LGBT Couples
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Seven signs a gay relationship is cooling after the honeymoon phase, from mismatched goals or sex lives to staying together out of convenience.
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Emma Wilson is the Editor-in-Chief at thecandiddate.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being 'boy crazy,' but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. Emma brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to thecandiddate.com.
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