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True Equality? The Division of Housework between the Sexes
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I Know You Want Me
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Slowly Stroke Me (or You): The Power of a Soft Touch
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Give Yourself a Break: How to Cope with a Recent Divorce
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Mo Materialism, Mo Problems in Marriage
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When the Troops Come Home
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The Politics of Love
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A Time to Cheat: How Situations Promote Infidelity
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How To Pick Up a Sexist Woman…Be Sexist
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What are We Fighting About?: The Top 15 Sources of Conflict in Relationships
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Divorce Can Be a Real Killer
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Jersey Shore: Who is the Most Accurate Judge of Snooki and Jionni’s Relationship?
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Teens in Love Stay Out of Trouble: Not All Teen Sex Is Created Equal
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Relationships 101: Having Healthy Relationships in Your First Year of College
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Hit the Road, Improve Your Relationship
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Relationships on the Jersey Shore – Are You Ready for Season 4?
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Friday Night Lights: 3 Reasons Why the Taylors Had The Best Relationship on TV
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Test Your Relationship IQ: Question #1 (Answers Edition) – The Power of Positive Illusions
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Test Your Relationship IQ: Question #1
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