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11 Couple Qualities that Truly Happy Relationships Have

December 23, 2016/in In the Media

I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about 11 couple qualities to develop in order to have a long and happy relationship:

11 Qualities“Friendship

“Couples who are good friends know each other well, give each other the benefit of the doubt, and are fond of one another. When you take the time to strengthen your friendship, you’re more successful long-term. Making friendship a priority will help you weather any storm that comes your way.” ― Danielle Kepler, a therapist in Chicago, Illinois”

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