talking stage
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Summary of Sibley et al. (Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, Sept 2024): 'the talking stage generally occurs just before the decision to become an 'official' couple'; it is 'an intentional non-label' with potential for long-term commitment.
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Summary of Sibley et al. (Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, Sept 2024): 'the talking stage generally occurs just before the decision to become an 'official' couple'; it is 'an intentional non-label' with potential for long-term commitment.
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Summary of Sibley et al. (Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, Sept 2024): 'the talking stage generally occurs just before the decision to become an 'official' couple'; it is 'an intentional non-label' with potential for long-term commitment.
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