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Aviva Patz

Aviva Patz is an award-winning health and lifestyle journalist and former executive editor of Psychology Today, Reader's Digest, and The Healthy. Her byline has appeared in national publications, including Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Men's Health, SELF, Shape, and more.

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Articles written by Aviva Patz

76 questions to bring you closer to your partner—from dating to marriage

Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC

11 real reasons couples stop having sex (and how to reconnect)

Clinically reviewed by Whitney McSparran, LPCC