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Relationship Statistics – How Social Media Usage Impacts Partners in 2023

Social media forms an unprecedented third party in modern relationships. Partners are without doubt digitally interconnected like never before. While these platforms offer new avenues for affection, logistical ease, and virtual togetherness, overuse may breed disconnection. The Love Shadows would like to examine recent relationship statistics illuminating social media’s influence on them in 2023 and […]

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Curbing Instagram Envy and Its Toxic Effects on Relationships

Mindlessly scrolling Instagram together in bed, Nancy felt a familiar twinge. There was Jenny again with her perfect fiancé on yet another dream vacation. “Why don’t we travel more?” she sighed aloud, irritation rising. Her partner startled, clearly blindsided by the sudden shift in mood. “You know I can’t take many vacations right now while

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How to Lovingly End a Long-Distance Relationship When Necessary

Ending a long-distance relationship is difficult – especially when love still exists between you. But sometimes other factors like changing priorities, lost intimacy, or repeated conflicts make parting ways the healthiest choice. In these cases, putting an end to the relationship with compassion and care for the other person allows you both to find greater

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Overcoming the Unique Struggles Men Face in Long Distance Relationships (LDRs)

John grabbed his phone, hoping for a reassuring text from his girlfriend who he is in a long distance relationship with as she had moved across the country last month to start her dream job. The little “delivered” icon stung. He knew she was just busy with work, but the doubts still crept in making

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Life After Abuse – Healing and Moving Forward

Sarah was still startled when the doors slammed too loudly. The ache of emotional wounds didn’t disappear just because she had escaped that toxic relationship months ago. “I thought once I left, the pain would be over,” she lamented. “But in some ways, it’s like it’s with me always.” Sarah’s story echoes a common experience

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Have a Healthy Relationship After Narcissistic Abuse – You Can!

Enduring narcissistic abuse leaves deep scars. The deceit, emotional manipulation, and eroded self-worth shake your foundation as an individual. These wounds make trusting yourself – or potential new partners – again seem unfathomable. However, the Love Shadows believes that healing is absolutely possible and with inner work, support, and wise precautions, those who’ve survived narcissistic

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Is it Possible to Repair an Abusive Relationship?

When living in the cycle of violence, glimpses of the partner you first fell in love with offer hope. You long to find that person again and make the relationship magically work. However, repairing the extensive damage from abuse requires such an utter transformation of the power dynamic and the abuser’s psychology, it borders on

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How to Recognize the Subtle Signs of an Abusive Relationship

When you first began dating, their attentiveness made you feel adored. The jealousy seemed like protectiveness. Their criticism drove you to self-improve. But slowly, the control tightened. What emerged crept in subtly at first before escalating. Hindsight now makes you wonder: When did that relationship become abusive? Many survivors ask themselves this very question. But

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The Working Mom’s Guide to Daily Self Care

Being a working mom who is trying to balance a career and family obligations leaves little time to focus on your own needs. With so many demands, self-care often falls by the wayside. However, taking time to nourish yourself is crucial for maintaining mental and physical health when you’re pressed on all sides. Practicing self-care

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Self Care vs. Selfishness – Where Do You Draw the Line?

Many people struggle to balance caring for their own needs with being there for others. Self-care improves your mental, emotional, and physical health, allowing you to operate from a place of abundance. However, it’s easy to fall into the trap of burnout by always putting others’ needs first. On the flip side, focusing exclusively on

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