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

By Manoush Zomorodi,
James Delahoussaye, Fiona Geiran, Sanaz Meshkinpour, 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.

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 NPR's TED Radio Hour. She is a journalist, podcaster and media entrepreneur, whose work reflects her passion for investigating how technology and business are transforming humanity. TED Radio Hour won the 2023 Ambie award for Best Knowledge, Science, and Tech podcast.
James Delahoussaye
Fiona Geiran
Sanaz Meshkinpour
Katie Monteleone
Katie Monteleone is a producer for the TED Radio Hour. She is also the lead producer for Body Electric, a podcast series exploring the relationship between technology and the human body.