Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 2sciart0Oct 131 min readWhen things go wrong in our relationships, we often try to change the way our partners behave. But usually, trying to fix a person only makes things worse. Last week, we talked to psychologist James Cordova about why this tendency can be so damaging, and what to do instead. This week, we explore another difficult but effective way to strengthen our relationships.
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Why I Grieve America’s Retreat From EuropeFor those of my generation on the continent, the estrangement from the U.S. feels like the death of a beloved relative—but it may not be as final.