I asked a marriage counselor for the 3 most common sex and relationship problems she sees, and they turn conventional wisdom on its head

Courtesy of Rachel Sussman

• Marriage and relationships can be challenging.
• New York City-based marriage counselor Rachel Sussman shared three compelling insights related to sex and relationships, including the idea that “opposites attract” isn’t always true.
• This post is part of Relationships 101, a series which aims to help us all be happier and healthier in love — and to stop fighting over who should take out the trash.

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Rachel Sussman has seen it all.

At this point in her career as a marriage counselor in New York City, there’s seemingly no sex or relationship topic (and I’ve broached many) that can shock or embarrass her.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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