When a parent emotionally abandons his/her own child, there’s a sad legacy on both sides.

Adult children sometimes question parents for their own  personal reasons.

Happy July 4th US Independence Day.

Covid information is, by its nature, anxious-making. Find balance from healthy outdoor time, personal interests, safe socializing.

Boring, bad or long-banished sex between a healthy couple may become gratifying sexual pleasure, if you try a new, positive approach.

Wishing all a Happy Canada Day, with distancing and protections to assure a safe, healthy aftermath of celebrations.

Grandparents have a caring role in guiding/advising adult children, but giving orders is rarely helpful.

Childhood trauma should only be probed by a professional therapist.

In a relationship, when someone you trusted lies to you, the reason may be different from what you think.

Don’t let pandemic be an excuse for spiteful tactics regarding shared custody of children.

Marital counselling can help, if both partners listen to professional insights, and accept the therapist’s guidance toward making changes.

Living in a couple relationship requires a commitment to making it work, not just a division of who-pays-for-what and mostly looking after yourself.

Raising health-conscious children/teens is a years-long process of modelling good practices without putting constant pressure on them.

For the anti-racism movement to succeed, we must be part of the change.

Teens feeling anxiety/depressed about the pandemic can get youth-related mental health support.

If a live-in partner becomes controlling, try both separate and joint counselling help, unless you have reason to fear staying together.

In healthy relationships, it’s unnecessary to wield your standards like a sledgehammer. Live by them naturally, compromise when it benefits both.

Not all marriages will/should last. But once there’s an attempt to improve one, give it a supportive chance.

If you seek security in a changing world, search for it within your own ability to adapt.

A “ladies man” may be a player disguised as a charmer, a loving husband who appreciates quality regardless of gender, or a boy who became wary of men.

Show empathy regarding the pandemic’s restrictions on all age groups, but stay firm that we must still protect our vulnerable seniors from greater risks.

Fight jealousy’s negative emotions within yourself and learn to discuss and resolve its cause, with counselling help if needed.

Family planning discussions should include future hopes, positive thinking and current realities.

Suspect someone’s being abused? Call helpline’s (listed online e.g. under Domestic Abuse) and ask how/where to get specific help.

When you rise above family rifts, you’re teaching children decency and generosity of spirit.

Pandemic fears stole your sex drive? Drink optimism, banish despair, get counselling.

Combat heavy stress: Exercise, walk outside if safe/ possible, seek mental health help.

When xenophobic statements come from a political leader, haters repeat it and the media must expose it.

Don’t let COVID-19 stress turn your focus to disagreements instead of keeping your family safe. Communicate, and/or seek online help.

When an adult child manipulates/controls the parent’s next marriage, the partner should consider leaving them both.

Stress during COVID-19 is common and unavoidable. Compromise through these times and your relationships will improve.

COVID-19 will leave painful memories but those who are lucky can learn from its fierce lessons.

When a married lover’s spouse and family come first, you don’t.

Following your own principles should be satisfying enough without judging others.

One shared interest only, to the exclusion of all others, is a shaky foundation for a lasting relationship.

Don’t accept abuse. Call 911 from a safe location and ask for help.

If a partner’s social behaviour makes you uncomfortable, discuss it and consider counselling.

In a fully consensual extra-marital affair, any “blame” rests with both parties.

Dating during COVID-19 gives some relationships room to grow.

Don’t let COVID-19 further strain your parent-adult child relationship. Stick to your safety rules.

When a long-time spouse turns elsewhere for flirting and frequent contact, look for what’s gone missing in your relationship.

Families are facing many pressures while trying to survive this pandemic.

Dislike racism/bigotry? Say so, and avoid those who spout it.

We’re “all together in this” because all lives matter.

Focus on your relationship, not on nasty relatives.

Being supportive means being ready to help but not intruding with it.

In extraordinary times, we need extraordinary understanding of what each other is experiencing.

Coronavirus stressed? Hang in and reach out. There are online resources for most concerns. We are in this together.

Jealousy is sometimes a natural reaction against a partner not offering a respectful solution to a past relationship that persists.

Hope for Love in a pandemic: Common interests, attraction and growing trust through online connecting, even when in-person meeting is delayed.

Don’t let alcohol/drug abuse become the elephant in the room. Start a discussion to learn the extent of substance reliance.