Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship (How To Make It Work)

Whether you are single or in a relationship, or looking for tips on how to improve your love life, we got you covered. In this video, we talk about the big C's, communication, comprehend, and compromise, as well as having a growth mindset and gratitude. If you want to improve your love life or your relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend, we recommend watching the entire video.

Researcher/writer: Drew Baillie
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (   / amandasilvera   )
Animator: Dinda
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong



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