Best Personalitytest Podcasts (2025)

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Strength in Surrender: A Type Eight's Guide to Vulnerability and Connection 14:51

1d ago14:51

14:51

In this illuminating mini-episode for anyone who finds themselves in a reactive Enneagram Eight space, Christa unveils tools for finding and accessing the hidden vulnerability healthily beneath the Eight armor. Whether you're an Eight, have an Eight wing or arrow connection, or love someone with Eight energy, this episode offers crucial insights in…

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Beyond Stereotypes: Understanding The Higher-Desire Wife w/Author & Speaker J. Parker 47:24

4d ago47:24

47:24

In today's episode, we challenge the common assumption that men always want more sex than women in marriage. Join us as we speak with J. Parker, author of "The Higher-Desire Wife," about the estimated 25% of marriages where wives have a higher sex drive at various seasons of marriage. We explore multiple causes of mismatched desire beyond stereotyp…

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The Dance of Connection: How Emotional Regulation Transforms Your Marriage 24:21

9d ago24:21

24:21

In this stance episode, Christa helps you to explore how our emotional regulation patterns impact our closest relationships through the lens of stances. This episode dives into the three stress stances—moving against, moving away, and moving toward—and how understanding these unconscious reactions can transform your marriage. Whether you're caught …

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Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small w/Mary Marantz, Type 4 (4-9 Pairing) 46:14

10d ago46:14

46:14

It's all been done. I can't start until it's perfect. What if the critics come? In this episode, Christa talks with Mary Marantz, Enneagram 4, about her journey from growing up in a trailer in rural West Virginia to becoming a Yale Law graduate, successful entrepreneur, and author, only to learn she was still underestimating herself. This empowerin…

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Why Great Relationships Still Get Stuck: Moving Around the Enneagram 12:48

15d ago12:48

12:48

Ever wonder why personal growth seems to follow predictable patterns of progress and plateau? In this illuminating episode, we dive into one of the Enneagram's most fascinating but rarely discussed aspects: moving around the whole Enneagram system. Learn how this powerful concept applies to everything from skill-building to relationship development…

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Engaging in Personal & Relationship Bible Study w/Philip Nation, VP & Publisher, Thomas Nelson , 4 35:27

18d ago35:27

35:27

In this illuminating episode of the Enneagram and Marriage Podcast, we welcome Philip Nation, Vice-President/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles and acclaimed author (Enneagram 4) to explore the powerful intersection of faith, scripture study, and marital connection. Philip shares his expertise on making the Bible accessible in relationships, offerin…

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Holy Lament: Creating Space with God in Holy Week 10:53

23d ago10:53

10:53

In this special mid-week mini episode, Christa explores the ancient practice of biblical lament as a pathway to deeper intimacy with God and our spouses. Discover why expressing honest sorrow and questions to God isn't just permitted but modeled throughout scripture—from the Psalms to Jesus himself on the cross. Learn how each Enneagram type bypass…

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Building a Thriving Marriage & Business with Brad and Sarah Johnson, 7-6 1:01:41

25d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In this engaging episode, Brad and Sarah Johnson, Triad Partners, reveal how life as an entrepreneurial couple (Brad is the co-founder of Triad Partners) creates both unique challenges and extraordinary strengths in their marriage, family, and business. Brad and Sarah (types 7 and 6 pairing) share candidly about their journey and deep dive with us …

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Holding Vigil: The Sacred Arts of Prayer and Presence in Marriage 17:37

30d ago17:37

17:37

In this heartfelt episode, discover the transformative power of "holding vigil" for your spouse through prayer and presence in a way that reallly costs, but also really gives, both to you and your spouse. Learn both general tips and how each Enneagram type uniquely supports their partner during difficult times and what challenges they face in stayi…

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When Both Partners Carry the Mental Load: A Better Share with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 48:35

1M ago48:35

48:35

Who can get in a sexy state of mind when they're dealing with the triple threat of emotional load, cognitive load, and the physical demands of partnership and parenting, too. Mental load inequity is now recognized as the leading source of relationship tension through research, but what can we do about that when not one but both partners feel equall…

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Beyond the Box: When You Don't Fit Just One Enneagram Type 22:18

1M ago22:18

22:18

When your personality seems to straddle multiple Enneagram types, it can feel confusing or even invalidating. In this illuminating episode, we explore what it means when you identify strongly with two or more Enneagram patterns, referencing insights from Dr. Dan Siegel's previous conversation on the show. Discover why this "multi-type resonance" is…

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Finding Grace in the Mess: Dana K. White on Home Management and Spiritual Freedom 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

Is a clean house a spiritual obligation? In this liberating conversation, Dana K. White, author of the brand new book, "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House," challenges the shame and spiritual baggage many attach to home management. This book is for you, if no matter how competent you feel in other parts of your life, you still feel overwhelm…

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When Anxiety Takes the Wheel: Understanding Your Type's Relationship with Fear 12:41

1M ago12:41

12:41

How does your Enneagram type influence your experience of anxiety? In this insightful episode, we explore the unique ways each type encounters, processes, and responds to fear. Discover why Head types (5,6,7) intellectualize anxiety, Heart types (2,3,4) emotionalize it, and Body types (8,9,1) somaticize it—creating entirely different anxiety experi…

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Addiction in Relationships: How We All Heal Together w/Best-Selling Author Ian Cron, 4 46:14

2M ago46:14

46:14

In this compelling conversation, bestselling author Ian Cron discusses his new book "The Fix," revealing how addiction in its many forms affects us all. Ian moves beyond stereotypical views of addiction to show how everyone struggles with attachments that promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us empty. With wisdom and compassion, he explains how…

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Building Internal Validation in Your Marriage: An E + M Mini 11:55

2M ago11:55

11:55

In this transformative and quick episode, we walk together through several powerful practices to develop genuine internal validation. If you constantly seek others' approval or question your decisions, this episode is for you! Learn practical techniques to strengthen your self-trust and break the cycle of external validation right here. YouTube the…

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Beyond Self-Pres, Social & Sexual: A Fresh Take on Instincts That Drives You Forward w/Joel Hubbard & Jim Zartman w/Joel Hubbard & Jim Zartman, Art of Growth 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

In this captivating episode, we're joined by Jim Zartman (Type 8) and Joel Hubbard (Type 7), creators of the groundbreaking Hunters, Farmers, and Teamers framework and book. This innovative lens reveals our survival instincts as well as helps us adapt in them, speaking of how our core drives shape everything from our leadership styles to our marria…

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Your 30 Min E + M Monthly Relationship Blueprint 15:36

2M ago15:36

15:36

Many couples avoid "relationship check-ins" because they feel awkward or turn into criticism sessions. This episode offers a completely different approach - a structured 30-minute blueprint that creates safety, deepens understanding, and builds practical solutions together that Christa shares both here and in this mini-episode. You'll learn: The re…

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The Space Between Us: Why Decentralizing Your Partner Creates Healthier Love 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

What happens when we make our partners the center of our emotional universe? In this insightful episode with Christa walking us through the concept of decentralization, we explore the delicate art of "decentralizing" your partner—a powerful practice that counterintuitively strengthens intimate connections. Through the lens of marriage theory, inclu…

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Living a Life of Radical Generosity with Craig & Laura Cooper, 3-9 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

What happens when we open our hearts and homes to others? Craig and Laura Cooper join us to share their extraordinary journey of faith and generosity that inspired MercyMe's song and Walker Hayes' music video "Craig." The Coopers discuss how their Type 3w4 and Type 9 Enneagram dynamics shape their approach to hospitality, and how a simple act of gi…

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One Choice Away: Breaking Toxic Cycles with Justin & Trisha Davis 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

Join us for a powerful conversation with Justin and Trisha Davis about breaking the cycles that hurt our relationships. From navigating infidelity to rebuilding trust, they share how understanding their Enneagram dynamic as an 8w7 and 3w2 couple has transformed their marriage and ministry. Discover practical wisdom for breaking free from shame, res…

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The Beauty of Broken Places: How Suffering Reshapes Marriage w/Award-Winning Author Kimberly Phinney, 9 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Join Christa and award-winning writer and professor Kimberly Phinney for a tender yet powerful conversation about navigating suffering in marriage. Through her own journey with critical illness and her work as a poet and literature scholar, Kimberly shares how pain can become a doorway to deeper connection. Discover how writing becomes medicine, ho…

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Building Secure Love: Transforming Attachment Patterns with Julie Menanno, LMFT 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

Join us for this powerful conversation with Julie Menanno, LMFT (@TheSecureRelationship), whose work has helped millions transform their attachment patterns. From her national bestseller, Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime, to her viral Instagram insights, Julie brings practical wisdom about creating lasting security in relati…

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Understanding Your Arrows: Why Your Partner Seems Different Under Stress 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

Ever wonder why your partner acts completely different under stress? Join Christa as we explore the Enneagram arrows - your map to understanding relationship patterns in both stress and growth, as we move expansively from just your main type to see other typical moves we can expect from each Enneagram pattern. Whether you're navigating challenges o…

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The Marriage You Want: Breaking Free from Stereotypes with Sheila Rae Gregoire, 8 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

Join us for a powerful must-listen conversation with bestselling author Sheila Rae Gregoire, 8, about creating true partnership in marriage. Using evidence-based research and biblical wisdom, Sheila and her team challenge outdated stereotypes while offering practical paths to genuine intimacy! Whether you're seeking deeper connection or wanting to …

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“Let Them” in Love & Marriage: Stop Trying to Change Your Partner and Start Living Your Life 21:42

3M ago21:42

21:42

Join Christa as we explore the transformative power of letting your partner be exactly who they are as we pair the Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory with the Enneagram. Discover how releasing the need to fix, change, or perfect your spouse creates deeper connection and authentic love. Whether you're learning to release control or seeking to understand…

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Perfect Timing: When to Have Hard Conversations in Marriage According to the Best Relationship Research 19:24

3M ago19:24

19:24

Timing can make or break a crucial conversation in marriage. Learn the science-backed best times for difficult discussions, understand your partner's readiness signals, and discover type-specific approaches to timing-sensitive conversations. Transform potential conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection. We talk about the tips through the l…

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Breaking the Patterns That Break You w/Author Tori Hope Petersen, 4w3 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Join us with bestselling author Tori Hope Petersen as we explore breaking free from patterns that hold us back in relationships just as she launches her new book, "Breaking the Patterns That Break You: Healing From the Pain of Your Past and Finding Real Hope That Lasts". From foster care to flourishing family, Tori shares powerful insights about he…

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Secure Love: Building Unshakeable Connection in Marriage w/EJ and Terah Kerwin 5-2 54:04

3M ago54:04

54:04

Join us with EJ Kerwin, LPC and Terah Kerwin, LMFT (5-2 pairing), founders of Relationship Renovation as we explore how every couple can build secure, stable connections together. Drawing from their work with countless couples across seasons and temperament combinations, join us for an episode filled with wisdom for creating unshakeable bonds. Whet…

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Healing Childhood Wounds Together: Supporting Your Partner's Growth Path 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

Join Christa as we explore the delicate dance of healing childhood wounds within marriage. Discover how to create safe spaces for growth, understand your partner's healing journey, and navigate triggers with grace. Whether you're supporting a partner through their past pain or seeking understanding of your own patterns, this episode offers practica…

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The Enneagram in Real Life: Breaking Down Barriers with Stephanie Barron Hall, 3 49:19

3M ago49:19

49:19

Ready to move beyond theory into real transformation? Join us as bestselling author Stephanie Barron Hall unpacks how different types accidentally trigger each other, why some people love conflict while others run from it, and what to do when communication styles clash. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or a seasoned explorer, this episode offers…

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Your Partner's Enneagram Habits: How to Stop Taking Them Personally 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

Ever feel like your partner's Enneagram patterns are pulling you into a dance you didn't sign up for? In this transformative episode, we explore how to support your partner's growth journey without losing yourself in their challenges. Using real-life examples (including a story about a faulty airplane seat!), discover practical ways to love your pa…

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Family Patterns & Growing Grace: Navigating Life's Transitions with Ro Elliott, 2-9 49:48

4M ago49:48

49:48

What happens when your kids grow up and start their own families? How do you maintain boundaries while building bridges? In this heart-warming episode, Ro Elliot shares wisdom about using the Enneagram to navigate family transitions with grace. Whether you're becoming a grandparent, welcoming new in-laws, or simply watching your family dynamics evo…

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Beyond Stereotypes: Breaking Down Enneagram Misconceptions 24:29

4M ago24:29

24:29

Think you know the Enneagram? Think again! This myth-busting episode challenges common stereotypes about each type, including the often-misunderstood Types 6 & 9. We're diving deep into why behavior doesn't equal type, how health levels change everything, and why motivation matters more than actions. Perfect for both beginners and experienced Ennea…

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Finding Your Type: Patterns That Help You Know Yourself 21:05

4M ago21:05

21:05

Confused about your Enneagram type? In this beginner-friendly episode, we're exploring three powerful ways to understand your type: through Intelligence Centers (Head, Heart, Gut), Harmonic Groups (how you handle problems), and Harmony Groups (how you move through life). Whether you process through thinking, feeling, or doing, this episode will hel…

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The Growth Accelerator: How Your Partner's Type Makes You Better 26:11

4M ago26:11

26:11

Ever wonder why your partner's different approach to life - the very things that sometimes drive you crazy - might be exactly what you need? In this energizing episode of Enneagram and Marriage, we explore the beautiful paradox of how our partner's contrasting Enneagram type isn't just a challenge - it's actually our greatest opportunity for person…

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Power Moves: Each Type's Secret Strength in Building an Amazing Marriage 25:57

4M ago25:57

25:57

Ready to unlock the hidden superpower your Enneagram type brings to your marriage? This week on Enneagram and Marriage, we're diving into each type's unique gifts that can transform an ordinary relationship into an extraordinary one! From the Type 2s emotional intelligence to the Type 5s depth of insight, every type has a special gift that can revo…

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Resolution Revolution: The Enneagram & Marriage Guide to Real Marriage Change 22:12

4M ago22:12

22:12

Here on the very first episode of the year on the Enneagram & Marriage Podcast, we're exploring what meaningful resolutions look like for each Enneagram type within marriage. We'll talk about why blanket advice like "communicate better" might resonate differently with a One than it does with a Seven. We'll discuss how a Four's path to being more pr…

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The Relationship Time Capsule: Your Year-End Love Story 16:34

4M ago16:34

16:34

Ready to celebrate your love story? In this intimate year-end episode, Christa guides you and your partner through capturing your most precious moments of 2024. From belly laughs to breakthrough conversations, you'll preserve the magic of your journey while planting seeds for an even deeper connection in 2025. With our free interactive prompts (and…

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The Social Heart Learns Self-Care: A Conversation with Wes Hardin 36:59

5M ago36:59

36:59

On today's soul-stirring episode, Christa welcomes a special guest – her husband Wes. As a social dominant, Wes has spent years mastering the delicate art of balancing his natural pull toward community and connection with the equally vital needs of self-preservation and one-on-one intimacy. Join us for an intimate conversation that weaves through t…

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Holiday Gift Tips for Spouses & Family Members of Every Type: An E + M Mini Episode 20:32

5M ago20:32

20:32

Tis the season where you can get SO busy with trying to wrap things up at work or school that you can forget the kind of things you can wrap up in terms of presents for your people - and the kinds of gifts that just can't be wrapped up, too, like fun experiences together. This holiday, take our team’s reminders of some of the classics that each of …

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Bonus Holiday Episode: A Parks and Rec Typing Special w/Melody Hardin, 9 and Christa Hardin, 7 40:30

5M ago40:30

40:30

The people in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana try their best to make sure the world is run according to the best of their ideals on one of the world's favorite shows to binge, Parks and Rec. The show, a political satire, is ultimately a tribute to loving your neighbor even when your neighbor is frustrating for you and has different ideals. To…

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Help for the Hard Days This Holiday: An E + M Mini-Episode 20:13

5M ago20:13

20:13

When something really hard hits you around the holidays, you need both help and hope. Today’s mini-episode delivers both, and adds a spark of joy to ground you as many times as you need it as you reflect, heal, and honor the harder days and moments in your life and what they mean. Join Christa here for three important tips during or after a dark ni…

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Rewilding Relationships w/Award-Winning Author Lore Ferguson Wilbert, 9w8 45:57

5M ago45:57

45:57

"The way to unity is not through uniformity, it is through understanding and loving the other." - Lore Ferguson Wilbert. Whether it’s your spouse, family member, or your neighbor, it’s not always easy loving someone with differences. Yet chemistry is not sameness, and today we are grateful to have Christianity Today book award author Lore Ferguson,…

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Navigating The Three Enneagram Instincts (Sp, Sx, So) This Holiday: An E + M Mini-Episode 12:18

5M ago12:18

12:18

The busy times over the holidays can truly take a person -- and a marriage -- down to an unhealthy level if they're not intentionally stepping into life with faithful steps. Don't miss this refreshing take on how the Enneagram Instincts/Desires can help you fall into rhythms of being present to rest, loving, and giving this season and beyond in thi…

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Holding to a Posture of Hope Even After Everything This Advent w/Stephanie Duncan Smith, 4 45:48

5M ago45:48

45:48

Advent begins in the dark, and at this weary time of year, we truly need reminders of what we can hope for and how we can remain with one another, despite the hardest hurts that make us want to draw away. As we do so, we're joined by the exquisitely talented, award-winning writer and senior editor at Harper One, Stephanie Duncan Smith, 4 (4-8 pairi…

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What to Do When There's a Desire Mismatch in Your Marriage 14:53

5M ago14:53

14:53

Often couples have a mismatch in their sexual desire, and sometimes that desire is stronger in the females, not just the males, contrary to popular belief, and the reasons are complex, no matter the case for either spouse. Whatever your story is, today's episode reminds you of ways you can discuss and work through your mismatched sexual desire as y…

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Personality and Wholeness: 9 Patterns of Developmental Pathways w/Dr. Dan Siegel, MD 46:29

5M ago46:29

46:29

Relational triggers only get worse when we're not aware of our focus of attention and blind spots. Today we're grateful to have world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel, MD, (Harvard Medical School, Author of the NYT Best-Selling The Whole Brained Child) on the Enneagram & Marriage podcast to help us process relational triggers of each type and h…

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How Each Type Can Better Communicate with Their Partner: An E + M Mini 14:31

6M ago14:31

14:31

Communication between partners can get very sticky around the holidays so today we’re taking some time to allow you a chance to refresh and review the best ways to communicate as partners of each type. It won’t be easy at times, but these E + M quick tips will help you to have a beautiful glow all season long. Listen now to add a little sparkle of …

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Releasing Your Personality Shadows w/Master Enneagram Teacher Leslie Hershberger, Type 7 1:22:23

6M ago1:22:23

1:22:23

We see others' shadows readily, but seeing and releasing our own shadows is where the real change begins, even as we learn to move beyond our protective but maladaptive shadow responses. Today we talk with master Enneagram teacher Leslie Hershberger about how to release your most polarizing dynamics as we walk through each and every personality typ…

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Five Joyful Habits to Set For Your Holiday: An E + M Mini-Episode 11:45

6M ago11:45

11:45

With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to get refreshed and to get into better habit-building for you and your marriage and family. Today Christa takes you through five areas for better habit-building that you can work on individually or together with us! Take a moment to set some Atomic Habits around fitness, food, communication, marriage,…

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