What happy couples do differently

There is a lot of content out there about the signs a relationship is doomed. Heck, we’ve written a lot of it ourselves. But what about the signs of a strong relationship? What sets happy couples apart from the not-so-happy couples? We asked couples therapists — who see all types of partnerships, the good and the bad — what the happiest couples do differently. Here’s what they said.

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Ashley Rockman

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