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Letting Go of the Ideal to Love What Is: What Team Hoyt Teaches Us About Real Love
Statue of the Hoyts located near the start of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Massachusetts Most couples begin their relationship with a dream.A dream of how love will look and feel — ease, laughter, understanding, and a deep sense of being known. But real life often interrupts those dreams. Illness, stress, disappointment, or simply the daily wear of life can turn that dream upside down. When that happens, many couples feel something must be wrong. Yet, sometimes what’s “
Dr. Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D.
5 days ago2 min read


The Five-Minute Date: Small Moments, Big Connection
Dr. Jen explains the 5-minute date on Loveology.org It was a Thursday night. I had a full day of sessions, and dinner was a last-minute...
Dr. Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D.
Jul 182 min read


Taming Relationship Conflict: Lessons from Cranes Herding an Alligator
Have you ever seen a few cranes herd an alligator across a street? You gotta see this It’s an odd sight. The cranes—delicate, poised, and...
Dr. Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D.
Jun 52 min read


Hope Couple Travel Guide
How's your summer holiday plans going? Every couple dreams of that perfect vacation—the one where you escape from daily responsibilities,...
Dr. Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D.
May 144 min read
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