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The Wisdom Library

Ancient wisdom meets modern love. Deep insights for couples ready to mend beautifully.

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Best Apps for Couples After a Fight in 2026

Just had a fight? The next 24-48 hours are your repair window. These apps actually help when you're hurting, not just when you're calm.

12 min • January 18, 2026
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Affordable Couples Therapy Alternatives 2026

Can't afford €150/hour therapy? From free books to €10/month apps to sliding-scale therapists, here are real alternatives that actually help couples.

11 min • January 15, 2026
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AI Couples Therapy vs Human Therapist: Complete Comparison 2026

AI therapy tools vs human therapists: when to use each, real costs compared, and why many couples are now using both. Complete 2026 guide.

11 min • January 12, 2026
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Best Relationship Apps That Actually Work in 2026

Compare LoveFix, Lasting, Paired, Coral, Relish, and OurRelationship by price, best for, and why it works, then choose the app that fits your problem, style, and budget.

11 min • January 3, 2026
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The Science of Relationship Repair: A Complete Guide to Evidence-Based Couples Therapy Frameworks

A comprehensive guide to the major evidence-based couples therapy approaches: the Gottman Method, Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT). Learn how each framework works and when to use them.

33 min • December 27, 2025
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You're Not Fighting About What You Think You're Fighting About

Why does a wet towel on the floor trigger a three-year battle? Because every fight has a Surface, an Emotion, and an Attachment. Learn how to decode the "Iceberg" of conflict and hear what your partner is really asking.

9 min • December 16, 2025
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Couples Therapy Alternatives 2026: 4 Affordable Options to Try First

Traditional therapy isn't the only way to save a relationship. Compare LoveFix, online counseling, and self-guided tools to find the right repair strategy for you.

8 min • December 15, 2025
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How Much Does Couples Therapy Cost in 2026?

Couples therapy costs real money. In-person therapy runs $80-250 per session, adding up to $1,000-5,000 for a typical course of treatment. Online platforms cost $200-400 monthly. Apps cost $10-30 monthly.

10 min • December 13, 2025
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What to Do in the First Hour After a Fight

The door just slammed. Your hands are shaking. What you do in the next 60 minutes matters more than the fight itself. Discover a step-by-step guide to damage control.

15 min • December 8, 2025
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The Four Horsemen Destroying Your Relationship (And Their Antidotes)

Congrats, you just unleashed the deadliest relationship killer. What Gottman calls the Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse.

14 min • November 24, 2025
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The One Question That Transforms Every Fight Into Intimacy

A simple, powerful repair tool that transforms conflict aftermath into intimacy.

10 min • November 7, 2025
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The Relationship Blueprint You Never Knew You Had (And How to Redraw It)

You learned how to love before you learned to tie your shoes. Discover the invisible patterns you inherited from your parents' relationship—and how to transform them into gold.

14 min • November 6, 2025
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The 5:1 Ratio That Predicts Relationship Success

How a simple number reveals the secret to lasting love—and why most couples get it backwards

12 min • September 30, 2025
Couple conflict can become connection

15 Micro-Connections That Strengthen Your Relationship

The tiny moments that create unbreakable bonds. Why you, and only you, can create the most powerful ones.

4 min • September 25, 2025
Couple conflict can become connection

The Beautiful Truth About Why Couples Fight

Why the couples who never argue worry relationship experts more than the ones who do.

8 min • September 12, 2025
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Welcome to LoveFix Resources

Practical, compassionate guidance to turn conflict into connection.

1 min • September 12, 2025