When we first saw the new game The Secret of a Happy Relationship, we were skeptical. How could a mystery that poets, philosophers, and songwriters (not to mention sitcom characters) have been puzzling over for centuries be solved by a mere game? Well, this ain’t your mama’s Monopoly. You and your partner collect colored stones corresponding to feelings you have about each other (black for anger, orange for joy, etc.) At the end of a week, you lay your cards (er, your stones) on the table—figuratively and literally. The result: heavy, deep, and real communication, which is, after all, the not-so-secret key to a happy relationship. If the only talk in your house is small talk, you may want to try it—at $49 for the contemporary edition, it’s a lot cheaper than therapy. Call 310-581-2421 or visit www.eposconcepts.com.

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