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“Josh, I think we are better off as friends. THX for the Bolts tix tho. — Rachel.” Who hasn’t gotten — or given — the “Let’s be friends” talk? Rachel, however, didn’t talk to Josh. Instead, she had ...

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In today’s polarized climate it can be hard to engage in meaningful conversations when we don’t initially see eye to eye. Here’s how you try to come to an understanding with the people in your life.

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