You can’t always have an ideal in-law relationship, but you can try to adjust to a different relationship that’s mutually acceptable.

Couples should openly discuss together the changes in libido caused by menopause (and/or men’s aging symptoms), to find new approaches to intimacy.

Being in love isn’t necessarily the same as loving someone.

Knowing each other longer and deeper will tell which emotion prevails.

When control/manipulation are involved in an extra-marital affair, disclosure should be directed at helping the vulnerable person involved.

Online dating requires patience and trying different approaches.

You can only “save” someone you love from unhealthy habits if/when they’re ready to change for their own benefit, not what they misinterpret as your benefit or unsolicited criticism.

Early signals of control and isolation are relationship red flags.

Act immediately to end the behaviour or leave.

Seriously seeking a life partner? Widen your social contacts.

Or try a professional match-maker’s help.

Get to know enough about the person you’re dating to build trust.

You can’t “fight fair” if you bring unhealthy/immature reactions to every dispute as a couple.

Searching for lost or unknown relatives? Prepare ahead mentally for possibly receiving uncomfortable or disappointing information.

Emotional affairs may fill a relationship gap that a couple haven’t acknowledged. But they’re as deceitful/hurtful as a physical affair.

Help a mother and you help a child.

Children need their parents to discuss, age-appropriately, the issues of the day with them, to build informed awareness and combat fears.

A good roommate relationship is valuable. Make sure any other emotions are discussed and mutually agreed.

When divorce is the choice for an unhappy, unworkable marriage, identify your positive needs/ expectations, and how to meld them with another’s if there’s a new relationship.

Narcissism’s effect on others can be harmful, especially to young people being manipulated emotionally.

Instant Love at First Sight is wonderfully magical. Taking time to build friendship/trust is wise reality.

When a relationship feels right, don’t walk away from challenges. Talk them through, try ways to adapt.

Women experiencing a difficult menopause will more likely seek advice/remedies if their partners show understanding without pressuring for sex.

When there’s a rush to intimacy and isolation – always being alone instead of meeting friends – start probing the reasons.

The message of Valentine’s Day is to keep love and partnership foremost in your relationship, beyond material gifts.

Repeatedly selfish, self-serving behaviour is emotionally hard on everyone involved.

Large weight gains/obesity often involve many factors, well beyond indulgence.

A sibling’s intrusive health-related message may have a caring intent. Worth discussing.

The best help for a deeply-grieving person is understanding and support.

Differing finances among family members can cause problems.

But friendship and thoughtfulness can ease the differences.

Don’t rush a live-in relationship before knowing solid facts, agreed plans and his/her true character.

Family dysfunctions are usually apparent. Be helpful to new members when its needed.

If you’ve taken on a major life challenge, ease up on side issues for a while.

Even the best of friends need to make sure that financial agreements are drawn up legally.

Grief from the past must be addressed in the present, if memories/guilt still disturb you.

A relationship can exist mostly in your own mind, if you let fantasy build up instead of asking direct questions. Protect yourself from painful disappointment.

Don’t dismiss the power of emotional connection. It’s needed at every age phase.

A passionate affair may seem perfect but rushing to divorce won’t always work. Some marriages can be re-fired to greater happiness.

Don’t let a cheater use you to cover his/her lies.

Avoid involvement in family members’ rifts, stay connected and they may settle on their own.

When a sibling relationship becomes too toxic to tolerate, ending contact becomes necessary unless there’s positive change.

New couples need to try adapting to each other’s different habits and compromising on others.

No one should live fearing threats/harassment with nowhere to turn. Police and social agencies need to respond.

Hate your ex’s phony hugs? Choose a way to gently change this scene at family gatherings.

Dealing with someone’s seeming-narcissism requires understanding the root of it and deciding your response, with the help of therapy.

With family differences, work towards understanding, and solutions.

Wishing for past love too long? Don’t risk missing chances for a happy/better future.

Long-term dating without discussion of the future grows stale with regrets.

Dating apps provide limited profiles of an array of strangers. Choosing whom to meet in person requires careful selection.

By a third date, honesty about your most serious matters, such as finances, legal standing, must be discussed.

Rude, controlling behaviour isn’t friendship.

Regular cannabis users need to learn more about the physical/mood effects of THC.

Responsible adults keep records of financial “gifts” vs. loans, of what’s owed or repaid, and a detailed Will.