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Your relationship may be better than you think – find the knot

  • Written by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
It's worth focusing on the dealmakers not just dealbreakers.Billion Photos/Shutterstock.com

There’s an old saying, “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” In other words, before you give up, take matters into your own hands and try a little harder.

As a psychology researcher, I believe this adage...

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