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Ranya Alhuthaili
Ranya Alhuthaili is an American entrepreneur born and raised in Saudi Arabia. Ranya moved to Minnesota in 2007 and initially struggled with the cultural changes. She documented her journey navigating culture and relationship changes. Ranya also regularly writes articles covering topics most asked by her audience.
Why Open Relationships Don’t Work
Many people turn to open relationships as a last-ditch effort to save their relationship. If you’ve struggled with infidelity, questioning your partnership, and wanting to see other people, it sounds like a great idea. You don’t have to make a final decision, and you...
What is a Poly Relationship?
There are numerous books, articles, and talk show episodes that deal with polyamory in a relationship context. But poly relationships aren't the same for everyone that chooses to be poly. In this series of posts, I want to answer some of the most common questions...
How to Build Trust in a Relationship
Have you found yourself venting, "my boyfriend doesn't trust me," or "my girlfriend doesn't trust me!" One of the main problems in many relationships is trust. Trust is always a challenging skill for many people and couples, whether you're just beginning a new...
How to Make Long-Distance Relationships Work
Whether they’re a few towns over or across the world, long-distance relationships can pose some unique challenges. While they’re not for everyone, these relationships can often be successful–so long as both parties make an effort. Long-distance relationships are...
Understanding Parasocial Relationships on Social Media: Adults With Imaginary Friends
Our world is full of people who consider themselves “friends” with celebrities and influencers. Without even realizing it, you may even have a parasocial relationship yourself. The Difference Between Parasocial Interactions and Parasocial Relationships In...
10 Tell-Tale Signs Of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a term that is being frequently used in the media or different settings- from romantic relationships to the workplace. What is gaslighting? The word originates from the 1944 film Gaslight where the husband manipulates his wife into thinking that she’s...
How to Spot Early Signs of a Toxic Relationship
According to the relationship development organization One Love, roughly one in three men and women are in or have been in a toxic relationship. The longer you remain in an unhealthy relationship, the more taxing it becomes on your long-term mental and physical...
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