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COMIC: A couple's therapist says you can break these relationship rules

NPR | By Manoush Zomorodi,
James Delahoussaye, Fio Geiran, Sanaz Meshkinpour, LA Johnson, Katie Monteleone
Published December 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST

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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The original audio interview was produced by James Delahoussaye and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour. You can follow us on Facebook @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.

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Manoush Zomorodi
Manoush Zomorodi is the host of TED Radio Hour.
James Delahoussaye
Fio Geiran
Sanaz Meshkinpour
LA Johnson
LA Johnson is an art director and illustrator at NPR.
See stories by LA Johnson
Katie Monteleone