{
  "id": 12956117,
  "title": "Couples must put in effort, ‘fake it’ sometimes to keep relationships exciting – Stephanie Benson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/couples-must-put-in-effort-fake-it-sometimes-to-keep-relationships",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T20:56:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/couples-must-put-in-effort-fake-it-sometimes-to-keep-relationships-exciting-stephanie-benson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned singer, breast cancer survivor, and advocate Stephanie Benson has shared her wisdom on maintaining exciting and strong relationships. According to her, soulmates do not emerge out of thin air; they are built through commitment, hard work, and intentionality. Benson made these insightful remarks during an interview with Nikki Samonas on Joy Prime’s Changes show, where she opened up about her own enduring relationship with her husband, John Benson.\n\nBenson explained that couples need to put in effort to maintain the connection and prevent their relationships from becoming monotonous. She acknowledged that some individuals may claim to have found their soulmate, but she emphasized that anyone could potentially be one's soulmate if they invest energy into cultivating that bond. Benson made it clear that John Benson is her soulmate because they worked together to create that connection.\n\nThe celebrated artist advised that people should not rush into finding a partner, but rather take the time to truly understand each other's desires, passions, and what truly attracts them. She suggested that in situations where a partner might be annoying, one should still give a compliment or express appreciation to maintain the illusion of a healthy relationship. Benson also pointed out that many couples struggle with sustaining their relationships because they fail to communicate their needs openly and end up becoming bored with each other early on.\n\nShe stressed the importance of prioritizing each other, never taking communication for granted, and never giving up on love. Benson concluded her advice by highlighting the need for both partners to resist the temptation to abandon their relationship, even when faced with challenges.",
  "summary": "Celebrated singer, breast cancer survivor, and advocate Stephanie Benson has advised partners and couples on how to spice up and strengthen their relationships without getting tired of each other. According to her, one does not become soulmates overnight; rather, it takes intentionality, effort, and hard work to build a strong relationship with a partner. She […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}