Your “Roommate Phase” Escape Plan

Talking To Babies Might Boost Their Brain Growth ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ May. 29, 2023 Who among us hasn’t reached a point in their relationship where comfort and complacency set in? You know what we’re talking about: sweatpants are often the go-to clothing, nice wine is rarely bought, and high-fives are exchanged more than hugs and kisses. This evolution happens because raising kids is hard, and, hey, they’re doing incredible things with sweatpants tech these days. Those pockets? The tailored look? The airflow? *kisses fingers like a chef* The daily grind of committed life has a certain biological benefit. After all, the constant over-the-top impressing, the flutters in the stomach, the deer-in-the-headlights look of someone who’s practically chirping from love — that’s not sustainable. But some couples take this to mean that it’s time to cinch up the sweats and stop trying to impress their significant other. The “roommate phase”, as it’s known, can be dangerous territory. Time to plan your escape. ESCAPE PLAN [How To Escape The “Roommate Phase” And Reinvigorate Your Relationship]( It happens. But [while sweatpants and comfort rock, stagnancy doesn't.]( [READ THIS STORY]( If the roommate phase is plaguing your relationship, show some effort with little things. FURTHER READING [26 Pieces Of Excellent Relationship Advice From Surprising Sources]( [11 Exercises To Help Busy Couples Reconnect]( [How To Truly Show Your Partner Appreciation]( WHAT’S UP, BABY? [Talking To Babies Might Boost Their Brain Growth]( A new study finds that babies who are exposed to more speech [grow more of an important brain structure.]( [READ THIS STORY]( BUDDY SYSTEMS [The Real Reason Men Struggle With Friendship]( Making friends is something we learn how to do when we’re still in diapers. [So why are grown men so bad at it?]( [READ THIS STORY]( SEAR, SEAR! [Kick Off Grilling Season Right With Rodney Scott’s Pork T-Bone Recipe]( The award-winning pitmaster offered up some [tips for backyard barbecuers as well as a recipe for his sweet, spicy grilled chops.]( [READ THIS STORY]( ADVICE [8 Easy Ways To Keep Your Brain Young]( You can dramatically decrease your risk of dementia [with just a few lifestyle changes.]( [READ THIS STORY]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.