When a “mistake” that’s been corrected still ruins a relationship, the foundation was weak beforehand.

Rejecting sex without reason or discussion is an unfair, selfish move.

The Hot Pursuer very rarely remains a steady flame.

Couples contemplating a Destination Wedding must consider that some close family and friends may be unable to attend for travel, health, or financial reasons.

   Guests who are invited need to balance those practical factors, against the emotional significance of their family connection, and then make their decision without resentment OR guilt, either way.

Invitations to weddings of close family carry a different impact than those of others.

A loving couple should seek help resolving differences, long before giving up.

If experiencing escalating abuse, don't blame yourself; make a safe plan to leave.

Differences between parents' ways and those of adult children often reflect very different situations that the younger couple face. 

Times change and so do people, so what goes around DOES often come around.

Playing with fire always leaves burn wounds – to you and others.

When a friendship's lost, don't hang onto the anger.

Surmounting years of verbal abuse often takes a thorough process of counselling support. 

Many couples have disputes about pets. Share some of your ways of handling these.

When there's theft within a family, doing nothing about it just entrenches the behaviour. 

If someone's "into you," there are clues you can tap into, but don't just imagine them.

Never hide the existence of other children.

A partner who can't set limits will always have someone intruding on the relationship.

Celebrate an alternate Christmas from the other in-laws, if necessary.

You can't fix problems by staying silent and unhappy.

After divorce trauma, maintain emotional strength, and get therapy if needed.

If one partner's not ready, better to delay baby-making a while longer.

Single parents shouldn't bring "dates" into their children's lives until the relationship's solid.

A User rarely changes, especially a User who disappears, then returns for his/her specific personal need.

In complex family situations, the couple at the center should strengthen their own ties as primary.

It's your connection to the wedding party that's most important, IF you can possibly attend.

Listening and responding to someone's personal marital problems can become the "emotional affair" he/she is NOT having with the spouse.

When an obvious "player" moves on, be grateful that you can, too.

A "bad boy" (or girl) usually brings disappointments and hurts along with their so-called allure.

When a good friendship doesn't turn into a romance, you can still enjoy a valuable platonic bond.

Set agreed limits on an already-intrusive in-law before the marriage.

Transitional relationships begin with complications that often create difficulties and/or doubts.

Stay connected to an adult child who's in a complicated relationship.

What you accept unhappily now will divide you later.

A hostile, dysfunctional home has no welcome mat, period. 

Divorce is a serious process to understand thoroughly, not to be used as a threat.  

A long-distance romance rarely lasts, if neither side eventually moves to be together.

When bigotry is apparent, state your opposition firmly, even with your own relatives.

When your imagination drives your feelings about someone, stop daydreaming and look at what's really there – or not.

Major life changes require thoughtful planning if at all possible.

When it's self-esteem you need to repair, leave the relationship that deflated it and consider personal counseling, too.

When alarm bells precede wedding bells, delay the marriage, and re-examine the relationship.

Weigh the losses, when a friendship can't be "more." 

The way to achieve amicable independence from parents is to show responsibility and continued caring.

A relationship with a powerhouse calls for firm strategies to remain on equal footing.

Relationship decisions should be mostly based on your gut feelings plus experiences with him/her.

If you don't learn when and how to compromise, your relationship will suffer or end.

Power struggles over parenting methods affect not only the couple, but also the children.

Stay close to an adult child who's in an abusive situation and be prepared to intervene when it's needed.

In early dating, it's a bad sign when someone ignores you on what – to you – may be a special day.

Being informed boosts confidence when confronted by family opposition.