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What kind of relationship do you have? Relationships are challenging, and we can feel lost in them. We often look to our partner to save us or make us feel better. Unfortunately, this is what leads to trouble in our relationships. Instead of focusing on our partner to make things better, we can focus on ourselves. 
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Sometimes we can feel like we're drowning in our relationships, but we can stay afloat by taking time to focus on ourselves.Â