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		<title><![CDATA[How to overcome 'baby quake' in your marriage, according to a relationship counselor]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		You might or might not have heard of 'baby quake' - the phenomenon where a couple's relationship starts to shift (and breakdown, in serious situations). If you're looking to rebuild the intimacy in your marriage, read on below. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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This &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;affects your relationship, and yes, the bedroom.&#60;/a&#62; If you&#039;re a parent, you&#039;ve probably related to this.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As it turns out, first-time parents who have just welcomed their first baby are likely to be at risk of a &#34;baby quake&#34;, which is said to shake up a couple&#039;s relationship and cause serious intimacy issues.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This &#34;baby quake phenomenon&#34; is real: research by Gottman Institute found that the &#34;transition to parenthood brings a 67% decrease in relationship satisfaction for both men and women.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/interview-erin-co-founder-spark-fest-asias-1st-sexual-wellness-festival-312344.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Erin Chen, relationship counselor and founder of SPARK Fest Asia&#60;/a&#62;, couples naturally devote so much attention to the birth process and development of their children and adjust their life accordingly, only to overlook the impact the change has on their romantic relationship.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re looking to reignite that spark and intimacy in your relationship, you&#039;re not alone. 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Every relationship is different and sex looks different for every couple and through different life stages.&#34; Instead, she says it comes down to the &#34;people in that relationship, their needs, expectations, and working through that when it comes to sex.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;From re-learning everything you know about sex to addressing incompatible sexual needs, check out her 6 tips in the gallery above.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/6-celebrity-secrets-on-removing-stretch-marks-310300.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Post-Baby Body: 6 Beauty tips celebrities swear by for removing stretch marks&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/going-unda-how-your-vagina-changes-in-your-30s-and-what-to-do-about-it-303259.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Going Unda&#8217;: How your vagina changes in your 30s (and what to do about it!)&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/could-going-to-bed-angry-actually-be-healthy-for-your-relationship-302220.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Could &#8216;going to bed angry&#8217; actually be healthy for your relationship?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/baby-quake-is-your-marriage-suffering-after-kids-332609.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/baby-quake-is-your-marriage-suffering-after-kids-332609.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Spice It Up: 5 Studios that offer boudoir photography in Singapore]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 02:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Take a sexy leap of faith and try out boudoir photography!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-316090&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-316090 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/1900/06/boudoir.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;2121&#34; height=&#34;1414&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In French, the term &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/9-ethical-eco-friendly-lingerie-brands-287946.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;boudoir&#60;/a&#62; refers to a lady&#039;s private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room. Boudoir photography is the art of capturing women in such an intimate and romantic setting.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As the stigmatization of sex and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/sexuality-stop-4-common-false-beliefs-133836.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;sexuality&#60;/a&#62; becomes more relaxed in Singapore, boudoir photography is becoming more and more popular amongst Singaporean women who want to give their partners a glamorous gift or single ladies who just want an opportunity to embrace their sexuality and strength.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Using &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/top-15-sexy-comfortable-lingerie-99156.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;lingerie&#60;/a&#62;, makeup, and a quiet and intimate setting, these photographs capture women at their core essence. Whether you&#8217;re looking to surprise your partner with a &#8220;little black book&#8221; or whether you want to celebrate a recent weight loss, here are seven safe and sexy studios that offer boudoir photography services! (P.S. Don&#039;t get them mixed up - boudoir photography is far separated from pornography, and instead, it is an elegant and sophisticated way of celebrating a woman&#8217;s body!)&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;Anteroom&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;Originally a conceptual photography service including portraits, fashion editorial, bridal and commercial shoots, Anteroom bridal boudoir service is a relatively new endeavor by Skyy Woo Photography. Browse through her gallery of her recent boudoir photographs on her Instagram: &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/anteroom_/?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;@anteroom_&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Visit their official Instagram page &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/anteroom_/?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;The Boudoir Photographer&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-316093&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone size-medium wp-image-316093 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/1900/06/bourdoirphotog-625x286.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;625&#34; height=&#34;286&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Singapore&#8217;s first and only dedicated boudoir studio, The Boudoir Photographer offers the ultimate boudoir experience through their consultation, hair &#38;amp; makeup, photo shoot, and review service. With the hashtag #everybodyhasastory2tell, Carolyn the photographer will make sure you have a safe, comfortable, and sexy time with boudoir photography.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Visit their website &#60;a href=&#34;http://theboudoirphotographer.com.sg?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: The Boudoir Photographer&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;Bambooshoots&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;Boudoir photography doesn&#8217;t always have to be very&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/sheer-tops-shopping-guide-196548.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; revealing&#60;/a&#62;, as Bambooshoots&#8217; gallery of her boudoir photography proves! Bamboshoots&#8217; boudoir photography, targeted for women from their thirties and onwards, offers a soft organic feel.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Visit their website &#60;a href=&#34;https://bambooshoots.com.sg?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Annabel Law Productions&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;Mostly offering wedding boudoir photography services for brides who want to gift their husbands-to-be with a special something, Annabel Law Productions offers boudoir photography services alongside their usual bridal photography and videography services.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Visit their website &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.annabellaw.com/?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Sammy Khoo Photography&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;An ultimate pamper experience for ladies of all shapes and sizes, the &#60;a href=&#34;http://sammykhoo.com/packages/309-boudoir-sessions.php?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Sammy Khoo Boudoir&#60;/a&#62; experience offers sweet treats and champagne, a selection of&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wedding-special/fashion-wedding-special/beautiful-inside-bridal-lingerie-spice-boudoir-109586.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; new corsets&#60;/a&#62; to try on, and new shoes to use for the shoot. The Boudoir package also offers up to 3 ladies to share, so you can have this experience with some of your closest friends!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Visit their website &#60;a href=&#34;http://sammykhoo.com/packages/309-boudoir-sessions.php?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/singapore-events/news-and-activities/photography-in-singapore-266447.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Say Cheese: 10 Places to sign up for photography workshops in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/7-newborn-photographers-singapore-313439.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Baby Portraits: 7 Newborn photographers in Singapore to check out&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/315963-332633.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/315963-332633.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[According to Psychology: 5 Healthy, science-backed ways to deal with heartbreak]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Make the right choices when it comes to getting over heartbreak.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;div id=&#34;attachment_315896&#34; style=&#34;width: 1034px&#34; class=&#34;wp-caption alignnone&#34;&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-315896&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; aria-describedby=&#34;caption-attachment-315896&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;wp-image-315896 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/gettyimages-650035945-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;p id=&#34;caption-attachment-315896&#34; class=&#34;wp-caption-text&#34;&#62;&#34;&#34;&#60;/p&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;p&#62;With the exception of having to experience &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/comment-faire-son-deuil-52127.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;the death of a loved one&#60;/a&#62;, heartbreak might be one of the most painful psychological experience anyone has to go through. You can&#8217;t sleep, you can&#8217;t eat, and all you want to do is to cry and somehow see that person one more time to fix things. In fact, MRI studies have proven that heartbreak activates the exact same triggers in the brain that start is activated when addicts are withdrawing from Class A drugs like cocaine and opioids!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And while it is tempting to engage in rather reckless, spontaneous activities while you are in pain, it is very important that you make sure your health (both physical and mental) come first, no matter what. These are 5 healthy, science-backed ways to move on from heartbreak!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Burn all social media bridges&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to research done by Psychology Today, the more frequently you contact an ex, the less satisfied you will be with your current or future relationships. This is because greater longing for an ex is associated with decreases in satisfaction with your current partner over time, and decreases in satisfaction over time are associated with increases in longing for an ex.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Social media is a double-edged sword - you get to brag about your &#8220;bae&#8221; and be #couplegoals when you&#8217;re happily together with your S/O, but everything backfires when things end and you&#8217;re awkwardly left with a bunch of photos and posts that you never want to look at again. At the same time, it can also be tempting to post passive aggressive quotes or photos of you looking cozy with your &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/swipe-right-celebrities-didnt-know-tinder-97403.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Tinder&#60;/a&#62; date right after your heartbreak. But as long as you&#8217;re doing that, no matter how hot or happy you look, you&#8217;re never going to get over your heartbreak. So take that phone and delete everything... photos, his number, that sappy Spotify playlist, everything that connects you and him. It&#8217;s not as bad as everybody says it is. After all, if you end up becoming friends with him again somewhere down the line, all you need to do is add him again.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Eat well and exercise&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Heartbreak affects not only your mind and mental health, but physical health as well, and in turn, your physical health also greatly affects your mental health. It might be tempting to surround yourself with junk food while you cry on your bed, or alternatively, eat nothing at all, but that just hurts you, your body, and your mind.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We all know that &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/sweating-benefits-256998.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;we often feel refreshed after we work out&#60;/a&#62; because our brain releases special &#34;happiness&#34; chemicals called endorphins. And after a heartbreak, you need endorphins to cheer you up naturally more than ever. Moreover, exercise will get you out of the house, keep you engaged, and may even bring about new opportunities and people in your life. As for eating clean, try to stay balanced. Don&#8217;t try to do anything too extreme like suddenly go on a 30-day juice cleanse or eat greasy takeout food every day. Go eat out at all the restaurants and bars he didn&#8217;t want to go to, but also make sure that you&#8217;re staying nutritious and healthy by &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/recipes-and-products/weekly-recipes/fry-5-fry-recipes-snack-time-117554.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;experimenting in the kitchen&#60;/a&#62; a little bit! Don&#8217;t forget...you are what you eat!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Reach out to friends and family&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/plauee-par-amie-vos-temoignages-47451.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;You need a strong support system now more than ever&#60;/a&#62;. According to psychology coaches, connection and support through friends, family, and therapy are all extremely beneficial for healthy healing, and simply being around other people helps with your mental health. You might be afraid (or even a little guilty) about reaching out to the friends you had abandoned while you were in your relationship, but if they truly are your friends, they will welcome you back with open arms. Clearly articulating about your heartbreak will not only help you come to terms with what happened, but opening up a conversation about it will invite different, invaluable perspectives from your loved ones (&#8220;I think you could have done this better&#8230;&#8221; &#8220;I think you should move on like this&#8230;&#8221;) Try to avoid making the conversations an echo chamber of negativity though, and once you&#8217;ve talked everything through, move on to a next (hopefully happier!) topic.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Cry, rage, laugh... just feel your emotions as they come&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Crying after a breakup sucks, even though we all do it. But surprise surprise! &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/crying-benefits-269171.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Crying actually leads to more positive feelings afterwards&#60;/a&#62;, as it stimulates our parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and lets us relax and recover. Crying is also thought to trigger the release of natural opioids like oxytocin and endogenous opioids (similar to when we exercise!).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So don&#8217;t try to act tough and pretend that you&#8217;re ok (save that for when you run into him unexpectedly). If you&#8217;re sad, cry. Even though you might feel pathetic while you&#8217;re sobbing over a carton of ice cream, it will shorten your misery in the long run. Eventually your erratic mood swings will begin to stabilize and that&#8217;s when you&#8217;ll know...you&#8217;re over him.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Think of it this way: you don&#8217;t pretend to be okay and hold in a sneeze when you have the flu, right? Our mental health should be treated the same as our physical health; don&#8217;t be afraid to let go.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Lastly, focus on yourself and yourself only&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;What matters now is how &#60;em&#62;you &#60;/em&#62;are doing and how &#60;em&#62;you &#60;/em&#62;are trying to get better every single day. As much as it seems like it, getting over a breakup is NOT a competition. Sure, he might be going clubbing every night or might even be in a new relationship weeks after your breakup. But none of that matters to &#60;em&#62;you&#60;/em&#62; anymore. A heartbreak is actually a great opportunity to start focusing on yourself and how you can become a better person. Whether it be through &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/best-meditation-podcasts-270796.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;meditation&#60;/a&#62;, psychological counseling, or just staring off into space, contemplate about yourself and make your life and what you do about all about you!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;article id=&#34;post-54142&#34; class=&#34;item&#34;&#62; &#60;div&#62; &#60;div id=&#34;top_intro_article&#34;&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/plaquee-sans-preavis-54142.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Breaking up: Dumped without warning&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/le-tee-shirt-dun-ex-en-photo-30268.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Lovers Shirts: Would you keep the t-shirt of you ex?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;div&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/plauee-par-amie-vos-temoignages-47451.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Friendship: How to overcome a painful breakup?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/div&#62; &#60;/div&#62; &#60;/article&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/healthy-heartbreak-5-healthy-science-backed-ways-move-broken-heart-332639.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/healthy-heartbreak-5-healthy-science-backed-ways-move-broken-heart-332639.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA["Minimalism is Out": Top decor trends of 2018, according to former Vogue Living Editor]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 06:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Looking to spruce up your home decor? Take your design cues from former Vogue Living Editor and King Living ambassador, Neale Whitaker. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/king2-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/king2-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re guilty of dabbling into that occasional home style overhaul, then you&#039;re probably up-to-date with the latest ins- and outs- of the design world. Just this year, shabby chic made way for&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/wabi-sabi-the-japanese-decor-trend-that-will-be-huge-in-2018-300784.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; the rise of &#039;wabi-sabi&#039;:&#60;/a&#62; the Japanese design philosophy that embraces imperfection as its modus operandi.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;When it comes to home decor, there is perhaps no&#160;better voice of authority as Australian TV host and interior design expert Neale Whitaker. As the former Vogue Living Editor and ambassador of King Living, Whitaker shares his top tips for breathing &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/interior-design-kitchen-260861.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;a fresh lease of life into your home decor&#60;/a&#62; and how you can keep it looking stylish and on trend through changing up your styling and accessorising.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;There are of lots of changes in trends as the year goes on, but if you only remember one thing, make it this: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/hotel-crush/hotel-crush-313683.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;minimalisim&#60;/a&#62; is OUT,&#34; declares Whitaker. Read on to discover the top home decor trends of 2018.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;1. Rise of &#039;Wabi-sabi&#039;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Interior design is still very much obsessed with injecting warmth, conviviality and &#34;soul&#34; into spaces. However, this season is witness to the growing influence of the Japanese philosophy of &#039;wabi-sabi&#039; which translates to the opposite of immaculate perfection. Think: all things old and weathered, raw and imperfect. You can achieve that coveted and effortless &#039;wabi-sabi&#039; touch with ceramics, metalware, and timber furnishings.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;2. Scented candles are officially back&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;But were &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/fragrance/light-10-candles-burn-haze-128226.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;scented candles&#60;/a&#62; technically ever not in vogue? To keep your home looking and smelling delightfully trend, opt for scents with top notes of musk, sandalwood or patchouli.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;3. All about the purples&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/trends-and-tips/trend-guide/how-to-wear-pantones-2018-colour-of-year-christmas-291132.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Pantone&#039;s 2018 Colour of the Year is &#039;Ultra Violet&#039;&#60;/a&#62; - a deep and powerful purple and the latest trend in the colour palette is all about dramatic shades like plum, burgundy, russet, mustard and emerald green. These regal, jewel tones are great accent colours against creams, neutrals, and pale greys.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;4. Bigger is Better&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to Whitaker, when it comes to your home accessories, the bigger it is, the better: &#34;My mantra is always &#039;if in doubt, oversize&#039;, and it seems this season I&#039;m totally on trend. Think: oversized cushions, large centerpieces, or generously portioned throws and blankets.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;5. Tone and Texture&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Injecting tones and textures into your home makes a strong style statement. The 80s continue to be a major decor inspiration, so expect lots of &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/latest-news/fashion-events/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-australia-2016-2-171526.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;monochromatic black and white accents&#60;/a&#62;, graffiti-style prints, classic motifs, dog and houndstooth, chevrons, velvet, chrome, leather and brass.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;For more interior decor inspiration, check out the King Living Singapore Showroom at Hong Aik Building,&#160;22 Kallang Ave.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: King Living&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/psychology/best-home-decor-colours-keep-happy-309519.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#article&#34;&#62;These are the best home decor colours to keep you happy&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/household-furniture-in-your-home-that-can-cause-cancer-307767.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;6 Surprising furniture items in your home linked to cancer&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/top-decor-trends-of-2018-according-to-former-vogue-living-editor-332688.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/top-decor-trends-of-2018-according-to-former-vogue-living-editor-332688.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Is there an ideal age gap for marriage? Apparently yes, according to study]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 04:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Could your age gap actually determine if your marriage can last? Apparently, yes. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-312045&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-312045 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/isaac-ordaz-547882-unsplash-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Two years, ten years, or the same age:&#160;does age gap actually matter in a relationship?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As it turns out, according to new research by Emory University, it does.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The study,&#160;which studied 3000 couples, has discovered that there is indeed a correlation between a couple&#039;s age gap and&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/children-separated-parents-234106.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; their likelihood of divorce.&#60;/a&#62; &#60;strong&#62;Apparently, the researchers found that&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;&#60;strong&#62;the larger the age gap, the higher the chance of divorce.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Get this: Couples with a one-year age difference in relationships have a 3% chance of divorcing, which increases to an 18% likelihood for those with a five-year age gap.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This positive relationship between the age gap and chances of divorce continues to hold true as the age gap increases; couples with a ten-year gap have a 39% chance of splitting, which escalates to a staggering 95% for a twenty-year age gap. (Yikes.)&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In short, if you want your marriage to succeed, choose a partner as close to your age (if not the same) for a union that will last.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;So, What &#60;em&#62;Is&#60;/em&#62; The Ideal Age Gap?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to the study, &#60;strong&#62;the ideal age gap to &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/could-going-to-bed-angry-actually-be-healthy-for-your-relationship-302220.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;set yourself up for a lasting marriage&#60;/a&#62; was one year.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In some ways, you can make sense of - if not predict - the study&#039;s findings. Extreme age gaps, in particular, can imply stark differences in upbringing, cultural understanding, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/extreme-sports-destinations-in-malaysia-307409.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;mutual interests,&#60;/a&#62; and also maturity level.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, if you and your partner are more than a year apart, don&#039;t be alarmed - there&#039;s a caveat to the rule. Statistics also reveal that couples who pass the two-year anniversary mark are 43% less likely to split up, &#60;em&#62;irrespective&#60;/em&#62; of the age gap.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s wise to note that while they&#039;re often interesting and sometimes telling, studies of these nature only seek to identify relationship patterns, not foretell what happens in your little love bubble. After all, there are &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/celebrity-news/tough-love-top-10-painful-celebrity-breakups-2015-143244.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;same-age celebrity couples who have since separated&#60;/a&#62;, and pairs with large gaps that still continue to a be healthy, happy union.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;On a personal note, what do you think? Do you think there are&#160;actual merits to being close in age to your partner - or is age nothing but a number?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo:&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/happily-never-women-likely-ask-divorce-121547.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Happily Never After: Why women are more likely to ask for a divorce&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/psychology/happiest-stage-of-marriage-310638.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;This is the happiest stage in your marriage, new study discovers&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/a-quel-age-faut-il-se-marier-pour-echapper-au-divorce-114227.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;At what age should we marry to escape divorce?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;     &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/this-is-the-ideal-age-gap-for-your-marriage-to-last-according-to-study-332768.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/this-is-the-ideal-age-gap-for-your-marriage-to-last-according-to-study-332768.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[This is the happiest stage in your marriage, new study discovers]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		And no folks - it's not your honeymoon period. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-310649&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-310649 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-627026733.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;2121&#34; height=&#34;1414&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Is there such a thing as&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/14-secrets-happy-couples-255534.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; &#039;peak happiness&#039; in your marriage&#60;/a&#62;? According to a new study titled &#34;Marital Instability Over the Life Course&#34;, how happy you and your partner are in your marriage fluctuates during different points in your relationship - but fret not, it&#039;s not all bad news.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;IT STARTS OUT A LITTLE ROUGH&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The study discovered that happiness tends to fluctuate, and even decline, during the first 20 years of marriage. However, once you reach and past the 20-year mark, things start to actually look up.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The research, which examined long-term trends linked to marital happiness, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/habits-behaviour/best-apps-for-couples-171579.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;shared couple activities&#60;/a&#62; and disagreements, found that happiness gradually decreases during a couple&#039;s first 20 years of marriage. &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/could-going-to-bed-angry-actually-be-healthy-for-your-relationship-302220.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Disagreements tend to be more prevalent&#60;/a&#62; during this period, and it was also (surprisingly) observed that spouses did fewer activities together, as compared to the later years of the marriage.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;... BUT IT GETS BETTER&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;However, things start to stabilize and look up once couples hit their&#160;20th-year mark. For one, they begin to do more activities together at this point, and disagreements also gradually decline over time.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;Our results suggest that marriages that remain together show little evidence of deterioration in relationship quality over the marital life course,&#34; according to researchers Paul R. Amato and Spencer L. James.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Certainly, this study proves that while marriage is challenging,&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/how-to-resolve-conflicts-relationship-205641.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; sticking it out through the tough early years&#60;/a&#62; may prove to be rewarding in the long run. And whoever said things get stale the longer you&#039;re married?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/its-official-heres-where-singapore-ranks-on-the-worlds-happiness-report-2018-305344.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;According to the World Happiness Report, this is how happy Singaporeans are&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/9-therapeutic-house-plants-boost-health-happiness-intelligence-288572.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;9 Therapeutic house plants proven to boost health, happiness &#38;amp; brain power&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/habits-behaviour/british-study-discovers-men-value-romance-happiest-when-married-285088.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;New British study discovers that men crave romance and are happiest when married&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/psychology-hk/happiest-stage-of-marriage-332806.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/psychology-hk/happiest-stage-of-marriage-332806.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[These are the best home decor colours to keep you happy]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 06:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Haven, comfort zone, happy place - whatever you call it, your home should be a space that feels inviting and keeps you happy. Here are the colours that'll help you achieve exactly that!

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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-309525&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-309525 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/xop-lu-584729-unsplash-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s no secret the power&#160;colours&#160;have over how we feel and think.&#160;In fact, forget your&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/new-age-therapies-to-try-in-singapore-287915.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;healing crystals and salt lamps&#60;/a&#62;; the colours you surround yourself in at home can profoundly impact your mood.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to science, the two colours that best encourage positive emotions are &#60;strong&#62;yellow &#60;/strong&#62;and &#60;strong&#62;green&#60;/strong&#62;. Surprised?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;A study by the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam discovered that adults felt happier in the presence of yellow and green hues. This may as no surprise, considering that previous research has shown that the first words that consistently come to mind when people see yellow are &#34;sunshine&#34;, &#34;warmth&#34;, &#34;cheer&#34;, and &#34;happiness&#34;. &#039;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;HOW TO CREATE A HAPPY HOME&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;So if you&#039;re looking to create positive energy in your home for your loved ones, fret not - there&#039;s no need for a complete style overhaul. Start by adding &#60;strong&#62;yellow and green accent pieces&#60;/strong&#62; to your homes - it could be as simple as adding a yellow throw on your couch or &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/9-therapeutic-house-plants-boost-health-happiness-intelligence-288572.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;introducing more flowers and plants&#60;/a&#62; in your living space and bedroom.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Whatever your home decor aesthetic is (i.e. minimalist or &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/hip-home-diy-additions-spruce-place-296258.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;shabby-chic&#60;/a&#62;), your home should be a space that feels inviting, relaxing, and puts you in a positive frame of mind. The personal search for happiness is sometimes an elusive one; so if simply introducing &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/nutrients-to-boost-happiness-217475.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;happiness-inducing&#60;/a&#62; colours in your home can achieve that, it&#039;s certainly worth a try.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Unsplash&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/wabi-sabi-the-japanese-decor-trend-that-will-be-huge-in-2018-300784.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#8216;Wabi Sabi&#8217;: The Japanese decor trend that will be huge in 2018&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/household-furniture-in-your-home-that-can-cause-cancer-307767.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;6 Surprising furniture items in your home linked to cancer&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/psychology-hk/best-home-decor-colours-keep-happy-332838.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/psychology-hk/best-home-decor-colours-keep-happy-332838.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA['Proposal Shape' is the newest wedding trend dividing the Internet]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		As it turns out, being a toned and shredded bride isn't all you need to aspire to these days. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-308183&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-308183 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-831125422-1024x594.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;594&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The latest wedding trend on our radar has certainly gotten people talking and, well, a little divided.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Called&#160;&#60;strong&#62;&#039;proposal shape&#039;&#60;/strong&#62;, this trend involves actively getting into shape if you feel like you&#039;re about to be proposed to. It can start as early as months prior to actual popping of the question; which in this day and age, are likely to be intensely Instagrammed.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Considering that the &#60;em&#62;New York Post&#60;/em&#62; reports that nearly 4 out of 10 couples &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/better-pictures-smartphone-265917.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;post their engagement pictures to social media&#60;/a&#62; (though we think this might be a modest estimate), it&#039;s natural to assume there&#039;s some sort of pressure for them to look their prime at this milestone moment.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;GOING TOO FAR?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, we hear your doubts: you might think it&#039;s slightly presumptuous to assume you&#039;re &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel-my/destination-accomplished-my/asia-my/10-breathtaking-places-india-romantic-proposal-217135.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;going to be proposed to.&#60;/a&#62; Also, how exactly do you gauge when you&#039;ll be engaged, and consequently how soon you need to start getting into shape?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As it turns out, it&#039;s not that hard - or presumptuous. According to&#60;em&#62; The Kno&#60;/em&#62;t, 1 in 4 couples discuss marriage roughly two years before actually getting engaged, with 1 in 3 of them &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/alternatives-diamond-rings-new-bride-289764.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;shopping together for the ring&#60;/a&#62;. Which means it&#039;s not exactly rocket science to figure when your significant other might be getting down on one knee.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The conversation on getting into proposal shape first started when the New York Post shared article on how one of the new royals (Princess Eugenie of York - not &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/get-the-look/celeb-inspiration/meghan-markle-beauty-secrets-289505.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Meghan Markle&#60;/a&#62;) started amping up her diet and fitness regimen months prior to her engagement.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While the idea of getting fit for your proposal has earned its share of derision, purely for the fact that it adds an unnecessary pressure on women to nitpick on their bodies, if it makes you happy and healthy - go for it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So, the question is: if your hunch tells you your significant other might be&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/dream-proposal-10-creative-ways-to-ask-will-you-marry-me-149949.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; getting down on one knee soon,&#60;/a&#62; would you partake in a &#34;proposal diet&#34;?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/latest-news/fashion-news/heads-new-engagement-ring-trend-not-everyone-305125.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#8216;Finger Piercings&#8217;: The engagement ring trend dividing the Internet&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/10-non-traditional-wedding-dress-ideas-286439.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;For the Fashion-Forward Bride: 17 Non-traditional wedding dress ideas&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wedding-special/wedding-planning/snap-happy-pick-10-best-wedding-photographers-singapore-108307.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Snap Happy: Our pick of the 10 best wedding photographers in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/decoding-hk/habits-behaviour-hk/proposal-shape-is-the-latest-wedding-trend-dividing-the-internet-332864.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/decoding-hk/habits-behaviour-hk/proposal-shape-is-the-latest-wedding-trend-dividing-the-internet-332864.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Fresh floral subscriptions in Singapore we're obsessed with]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Whether you'd like fresh flowers delivered to your doorstep every week or month, it certainly looks like floral subscriptions are touted to be a blooming trend this 2018.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-121779737-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-121779737-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;   &#60;p&#62;The newest blooming trend to watch this 2018? Floral subscriptions.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Though we have to admit: when we first heard of monthly or weekly floral subscriptions, our initial thought was, &#34;&#60;em&#62;why&#60;/em&#62;?&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;After all, we get the occasional need for flowers. That &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-cakes-stunning-mothers-day-248567.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;special Mothers&#039; Day bouquet&#60;/a&#62; or a romantic, larger-than-life arrangement from your partner on &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/romantic-restaurants-singapore-for-valentines-day-2018-297476.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Valentine&#039;s Day.&#60;/a&#62; But why would the average person need a bi-monthly, monthly or even weekly floral subscription?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;That&#039;s where we were pleasantly surprised.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For anyone who&#039;s forgotten an important date (i.e. wedding anniversary or your s/o&#039;s birthday), these subscription service proves especially handy. Floral Atelier even has a package to address this dilemma. Called the &#039;Forget Me Not&#039; subscription, customers get to specify the important dates they&#039;d like to arrange a bouquet for, and voila! They&#039;re sorted for the year - or years - to come. Pretty neat, no?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;More than just being a nifty answer to forgotten anniversaries, the&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/9-therapeutic-house-plants-boost-health-happiness-intelligence-288572.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; impact flowers have on your emotional, mental and even physical well-being&#60;/a&#62; cannot be understated. New mothers have profusely vouched by floral subscription services for making their postpartum days a little brighter - and we can see why.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Starting from SGD60 a bouquet, they&#039;re an indulgence that&#039;s still somewhat kind to your pocket. If you&#039;re looking for&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/singapore-events/news-and-activities/florists-sg-268621.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; florists in Singapore&#60;/a&#62; who create some pretty wicked bouquets that we&#039;d readily subscribe for, check out our gallery above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/flower-guide-9-valentines-day-flowers-that-arent-your-typical-red-rose-299579.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;9 Symbolic Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers that aren&#8217;t your typical red roses&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/fragrance/sexy-scent-7-aphrodisiac-perfumes-need-valentines-day-299108.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;7 Aphrodisiac scents you need to spice things up this Valentine&#8217;s Day&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/5-florists-in-singapore-with-beautiful-floral-subscriptions-332897.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/5-florists-in-singapore-with-beautiful-floral-subscriptions-332897.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Micro-Cheating in Marriage: What is it and can it affect your relationship?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Micro-cheating is the latest buzzword in the world of relationships and marital talk. However, should it be a cause for concern?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-305025&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-305025 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/gettyimages-691052151-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In 2018, the lines between fidelity and cheating are, well, somewhat blur. The latest buzzword to go viral in the world of relationship and marriage talk? &#60;strong&#62;Micro-cheating.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re absolutely clueless to the concept, here&#039;s what micro-cheating is: seemingly harmless behaviours that&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/infidelite-5-signes-qui-doivent-vous-alerter-42282.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; count as cheating or infidelity&#60;/a&#62; - albeit a &#039;minor&#039; version of.&#160;These actions can range from talking to an ex without your partner&#039;s knowledge or following someone attractive on Instagram.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;But wait... are you guilty of it?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re conflicted on how you feel about micro-cheating, you&#039;re not alone. Unlike cheating, which involves being blatantly physically unfaithful, micro-cheating falls into that tricky &#039;grey area&#039;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;To discern whether something counts as micro-cheating or not, relationship coach Jillian Turecki suggests asking yourself this: Would you be acting the same way if your partner was sitting right next to you? She explains, &#34;Anything that&#039;s done on the sly or is not (consistent) with who you are in front of your (partner) is a problem.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Why it&#039;s not as innocent as it seems&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;So if either you or your partner are guilty of micro-cheating, should you sweep it under the rug or is it a relationship deal-breaker?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to Tammy Nelson, author of The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity, micro-cheating is not harmless as you might think, considering it essentially &#34;creates small opportunities for affectionate behaviours outside your relationship&#34;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So while there is no cheating involved &#60;em&#62;technically&#60;/em&#62;, it could still very well add up and lead to an actual physical affair.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Dealing with micro-cheating in your relationship&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/aieshah-10-2how-forgive-infidelity-26469.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Finding out that your partner is guilty of &#039;micro-cheating&#039;&#60;/a&#62; can be hurtful - we get that. However, acknowledge that in the larger scheme of things, micro-cheating is a minor misstep in your marriage.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Rather than getting upset, have an open and productive conversation about it and why it hurts you. After all, if either you or your partner are guilty of some degree of micro-cheating, it could be symptomatic of &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/secret-happy-marriage-201059.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;a greater dissatisfaction&#60;/a&#62; or issues your marriage which you need to iron out.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/yay-nay-sleeping-separate-beds-marital-solution-dealbreaker-292729.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Sleeping in Separate Beds: Could it save or break your marriage?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/habits-behaviour/british-study-discovers-men-value-romance-happiest-when-married-285088.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;New British study discovers that men crave romance and are happiest when married&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/what-does-a-lost-erection-mean-99551.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;What does a lost erection mean?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/micro-cheating-in-marriage-what-is-it-and-can-it-affect-your-relationship-332963.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/hk/lifelove-hk/coaching-lifelove-hk/relationship-advice-hk/micro-cheating-in-marriage-what-is-it-and-can-it-affect-your-relationship-332963.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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