This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
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When you’re in a relationship with someone amazing, you’re probably striving to be the best partner you can be. However, being too involved in your partner’s life before you’re married can actually backfire, especially if it’s a relatively new relationship. In this article, we’ll tell you how you can act more like a girlfriend and less like a wife (at least until your partner puts a ring on your finger).
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- QuestionWhat is a common mistake people make in a relationship?Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSWKelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
PsychotherapistA common mistake people make in a relationship is to take the other person for granted. They forget to tell the person that they appreciate them and say thank you for things they do.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/201802/you-have-love-yourself-you-can-love-someone-else
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/what-are-my-boundaries/
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beautiful-minds/201101/the-most-powerful-law-attraction
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-split-the-chores-with-your-partner-minus-the-drama-and-fighting/
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/4-signs-your-relationship-is-based-on-inequality/
- ↑ https://www.cnbc.com/select/how-to-keep-finances-separate-as-a-couple/
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/18-ways-to-lovebetter-in-your-relationship-right-now/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lessons-loving/201412/what-can-you-change-about-your-partner
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.kent.edu/yourtrainingpartner/5-guidelines-dealing-difficult-behaviors
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/ways-to-become-more-independent-less-codependent
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/managing-the-pressures-of-a-relationship
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