Whatever and whomever bring trusted love, comfort and companionship into your life, is worth celebrating.

When you recognize feeling attracted to a woman you’ve met, and would like to know more, ask about her interests, listen, share any commonalities. Don’t rush ahead until you’re both comfortable as “friends.”

Involvement with grandkids means a lot to their well-being when you include fun and athletics together, making “babysitting” a benefit for all.

The sudden death of a beloved life partner requires reassessing how to manage and nurture the whole family.

In new relationships, especially within a young adult population, personal safety awareness is essential.

Consider what you can handle emotionally, before trying to ride a roller-coaster towards love.

Adoption is a positive issue, when children are openly loved and cared for by those who dearly want to raise them.

Don’t hide from grief or replace it with escapism. Get back to living; it’s how we grow wiser.

From the life-changing realities of long-term care to the minutiae of wedding details, we face new experiences throughout our lives.

Try not to let fear overwhelm your thoughts. Stay connected with people you trust and enjoy.

Choose love and an active personal life over unhappy memories of loss.

Families have many responsibilities, but among them, encouragement, especially of young people, is essential.

Red Flags at a wedding are not “décor.”

When a grown child experiences a parent’s divorce, remarriage, and new partner, and chooses to move far away, communication is key in keeping up the relationship.

It takes a big heart for a bride to allow her younger and single sister to “steal the show” by walking down the aisle alone.

When disagreements become ongoing verbal battles, counselling is more important than winning.

Maturity and self-motivation can bring new acceptance of distanced family history.

Family issues: Handle with care.

The essence of Christmas gifting is a heartfelt expression of caring for others, not only through exchanges of material things, but more so, through sharing friendship and goodwill.

Never accept another person’s uncaring and purposefully unkind assessment of who you are. Always aim to be your best self for your own sake and needs, not anyone else’s.

Tip what you can afford, and relative to what recipients do for your benefit.

If your partner’s values differ greatly from yours, discuss openly and decide your response.

Know yourself, know your limitations, be wise and compassionate. We can all use more of that.

Learn from past experience and grow beyond it to your goals.

Balancing two different emotional relationships with two different men – one who’s your husband – goes beyond playing with fire.

Barring serious illness and/or long-time addictions in adults who are in their 60s, life can be physically active and socially outgoing. It’s up to you, no one else.

Food-binging can harm your health in the present and for years to come. Joining one of the groups mentioned above can change your life, and hopefully extend it, if you commit yourself to following the program.

When a marriage feels mutually “finished,” finding deep love with another is a gift needing daily care.

Periodic relationship “checkups,” can be a positive couples’ connection.

First and deep love can be overpowering emotions. But the experience is often a past memory that just won’t fade.

Others’ generosity is a help. But self-achievement is a future.

Don’t give up a special talent or activity that you enjoy, and be proud of your own accomplishments.

When a sexual preoccupation takes hold, check that it’s equally acceptable to a hoped-for partner.

Habitual drug use can destroy a relationship. Seek free help through Narcotics Anonymous: 1-855-562-2262.

Demands from a future groom to his bride seeking to have his ex-wife at the wedding ceremony could be a flashing red-light warning.

If you value yourself as much as your new love interest, the future will brighten.

Even early dating still calls for respecting one another.

Do NOT list your requirements for the “perfect mate.” Instead, be the best partner you can be and work at just loving each other.

A long-ago story from your family’s past need not affect your own present life and open future.

When a married partner suddenly denies sex, health and relationship issues should be explored and discussed.

When marriage suddenly changes the relationship negatively, talk about it together, and with professional help if needed.

Divorce, unfortunately, is common. Families must heal, not just blame. Our children deserve that effort.

A good man may be hard to find. But a great man stands out from the rest.

Regular two-dog pickups and caregiving strains two couples’ relationships.

Ongoing marital problems can benefit from a reality check that a professional therapist and a marriage counsellor can provide.

Women using condoms vs. oral contraception need to learn what’s best for their age, plus medical and family history.

Loving someone needn’t be displayed publicly to others, but instead, mutually felt and enjoyed.

Young adults undergoing changes to please a dominant partner should boost their self-esteem.

Some early and harsh life-lessons gradually become better understood and even appreciated, from your own more mature view.

Past trauma can trouble a person over many years. Counselling can help reassess inner strengths vs. fears.