Why We Should Cut Kristen Stewart A Break

By Dr. Stephen Snyder. Posted on Jul 26th 2012.

Fidelity has lots of advantages, but it doesn't come naturally.

Being in a committed relationship won't stop you from developing romantic or sexual feelings for people outside the relationship. If that happens, just enjoy the feelings as evidence that you're still alive. But don't nurture them. They're just feelings. They'll usually pass if you don't act on them.

Any parting advice for Kristen Stewart?

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