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Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

Update: 2025-03-252
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What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile explores why letting go of traditional societal expectations of romantic relationships — like sharing the same routines or even, in some cases, living together — can help couples embrace their individuality, reduce conflict and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.

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Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile