When you can’t forget a past wound, you need to discuss it together and/or in counselling, to heal.

Sudden distancing isn’t always explained or understood. Moving on becomes essential.

Bickering couples need to hear that their arguments strain other friendships.

An affair when single is a mindless romance; when happily married it’s a fool’s risk.

Tough mother-in-law? Decide with your partner on reasonable boundaries with room for improved relations.

Give a full-time caregiver more than an occasional visit. They need regular time on their own.

Sometimes, a beautiful, generous-spirited love outweighs all other considerations in a relationship.

While a wedding’s very important, a sibling’s mental health care is urgent.

Abuse is never acceptable, not even for some rare moments of happiness.

Impotence has several contributing factors, including both physical and emotional disorders, for which treatment may be available. Seek medical or counselling help.

Cyber-stalking’s illegal (especially if harassment’s involved), and an unhealthy obsession requiring therapy for the stalker.

You may get along with an ex-partner who cheated on you, but you can’t trust him/her.

A passionate romance in extraordinary circumstances is a gift, but not always one that can last.

You only need to meet one serial romancer to know the next one… and expect nothing more.

Two people, who communicate differently, must adjust to each other’s style and meanings.

When the dating signals from someone don’t feel right, they probably aren’t. End it.

Speak up when your gut feelings show that you want “more” from dating someone than being friends with benefits.

When an adult child becomes physical, your personal safety is the priority.

Avoid letting depression take control of your life by seeing a doctor or mental health clinic, soon.

When a huge rift is the likely from your speaking out, consider who are the people you’ll be hurting most.

Don’t let an old hurt cloud everything that’s good in a relationship.

Fitness/healthy nutrition are important, but counter-productive to family health if they override the marriage.

Seeking a relationship despite distance is reasonable; rushing one too soon is unwise.

When a marriage reaches an impasse, silence is useless. Face your difficult choices.

If you accept abuse from a partner, there’s no reason for him or her to change.

When a devastating marriage break-up occurs, don’t let an ex-spouse’s weak behaviour define you.

Marrying someone committed to a hostile defensive approach, is a set-up for years of fighting and unhappiness.

Step One in a relationship crisis is talking openly together about what’s gone wrong.

Never just accept the bullying of someone you know. Speak up where it counts.

Dishonesty and disrespect don’t solve family problems; they make them worse.

Explain your feelings, rather than argue limits, about another woman’s interest in your man.

After dating for many months, you deserve a truthful reason why a good relationship ended.

Dramatic illness can upset a relationship through fear, hurt and anger.

Online dating can resemble online shopping – some great values, more lemons. Choose carefully.

Couples counselling can be successful, when both commit to it.

Do not confuse sibling “love” with respect, when there’s meanness and manipulation involved.

Can a partner bring a woman-friend home when you’re away and children may be present? Discuss it.

Don’t rush to have another child with the father who won’t grow up.

There’s no definite age at which a marital split is easiest on children. But a persistently nasty home environment isn’t better.

If you give a child a cell phone, you must teach and oversee its responsible use, and take action against any mis-use.

Don’t lend money for something the recipient still can’t afford to enjoy.

Couples need to create their own trusted team as loving friends, beyond their other connections.

Once you know someone’s cheating on a friend/relative, you’re no longer just a bystander.

When a relationship’s controlled to suit only the other person, it’s already doomed. Move on.

Don’t let others’ opinions/drama rule your life.

Parents and adult children will sometimes have conflicts… both sides need to accept their differences.

People who get mired in the deep sorrow of a loss, should consider getting grief counseling.

Couples need to set boundaries with interfering in-laws, if they want their union to last and thrive.

Don’t accept only the smallest slice of the “true love” that you want.

Snobbery and materialism are often fallback attitudes of those who are insecure.