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Why you should call it quits for good

If you're in an on-again, off-again relationship, you might want to go off again for good.
By Madeline Cravit
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If you're in an on-again, off-again relationship, you might want to go off again for good. A new study found that cyclical couples — who repeatedly get back together and break up — have higher rates of conflict, lower self-esteem and are less satisfied with their relationships.

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