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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
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Fio Geiran
Sanaz Meshkinpour
LA Johnson
LA Johnson is an art director and illustrator at NPR. She joined in 2014 and has a BFA from The Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Katie Monteleone