Is it a red flag if a couple has separate beds? What about separate bank accounts? Therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile says ignoring relationship norms can actually make a partnership stronger.

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This comic was illustrated by Fio Geiran and edited by LA Johnson and Katie Monteleone.

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