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KEEP THE LOVE ALIVE

LOVE is a wonderful thing that makes life meaningful and brings us a lot of joy. But it also comes with unrealistic expectations and unhelpful myths that can burden long-term relationships.

In his latest book, Things No One Taught Us About Love, mind coach and bestselling author Vex King delves into some often misunderstood dynamics of love. In this extract he offers advice on how to foster genuine connection within a long-term relationship and shares tips on forgiveness.

Love is being, and relationships are doing. If we don’t put the effort into nurturing a strong, committed bond through our actions, the relationship can’t sustain itself.

The sad reality is that many couples who live together drift into a state where they’re no longer feeling the richness of love

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