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impressions, perceptions, & the marriage shift BY MARIANA BOCKAROVA Over the past year, after receiving my doctoral degree, I have taught courses on the psychology of romance and relationships at the University of Toronto and consulted numerous couples on how to better their relationships. One of the core concepts that I’ve always found to be the most mind-boggling both to my clients and students alike, is the idea of just how much influence our own minds have over our relationships. >>