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Christmas is the time of year when friends and families can renew their connections to one another. Sometimes, regretably, this seems to get lost in the commercialism of the holiday. However, you and your partner do not have to let this be the case! You can both choose to pay special attention to the aspects of Christmas closeness … that really matter.

Here are some ways to do just that on Christmas Day:

1. Enjoy breakfast together. Breaking bread has always been a great way to share stories and foster the idea of family. Decide who will host the meal. Schedule the timing to best accommodate everyone’s schedule.

2. Read the Christmas story. Shared traditions can bring friends and family closer. Remembering the reason why you are celebrating the holiday enhances the experience of the Day. Each person can take turns reading a portion of the story. For a new twist, have a few family members act out the Christmas story as one person narrates it. Find that budding actor/actress among you!

3. Hold a video family-friend gathering.

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In my years as a psychotherapist, I have found that one of the most powerful forces is a relationship that is loving, honest and supportive of individual — and relationship — partner-growth! Receiving support from your partner to pursue your dreams is “heady”. Benefitting from such support allows each partner to investigate parts of him/herself that, otherwise, might have been left untapped.

So, how do you and your partner harness SUCH Power for your relationship?

You do so by communication! Communication is an incredible tool to build trust and honesty in your relationship. Communicating …