Volatile relationships regarding angry ex-spouses with children, call for getting legal, family court, and sometimes police advice on how to handle.

If he’s married and not making plans with you, he’s got other plans for himself and his wife.

People love to “solve” others’ sex problems, but many can hardly discuss their own.

When two generations live together in constant conflict, someone among them has to be the adult and make a change in the situation.

Persistent cheating in a relationship can’t be excused as attention-seeking only. It’s also selfish betrayal of your partner.

Years of silence is no way to address a marital problem. Speak up in counselling, together.

The best revenge is moving on happily and confidently.

Grieving can happen even before an anticipated loss, and may require professional help to get through it

A partner’s persistent lying ends trust in him/her and in the relationship.

Video games aren’t parents’ enemy. It’s not keeping aware of how they’re being handled by your child, and not setting time controls and interaction boundaries.

Find wedding-day compromises and solutions that you can accept; reject those you can’t.

If trusting someone with sensitive secrets has been disappointing, insist that it can’t happen again. And mean it.

Don’t let another’s jealousy cast shadows on your wedding. Be firm but mindful of any ways to be kind.

Casual sex isn’t so casual if you can’t handle the consequences of helping someone cheat.

Enticements to unwanted sexual experiments and behaviours can happen anywhere. Be true to yourself.

Two strikes from a partner with a “love-them/leave-them pattern” should end this hurtful game.

Too-complicated relationships without a foreseeable change, wear people down.

When your family history’s rife with sibling resentment and anger, aging won’t resolve it.

Three LOUD alarms: Porn-addiction, including teen porn, teen step-daughters in the house, rejecting spousal sex.

If sexual-identity confusion becomes overwhelming, discuss it with a professional therapist.

Persistent unchecked neediness for outside flattery and desire that risks a partner and family, becomes a ticking time bomb.

Snooping, doubts, and interrogations are common steps towards break-ups. Try trust and discussion until there’s solid evidence or admission of deceit.

Be aware that affairs used as an “escape” often have their own emotional traps.

In all relationship experiences, don’t let one bad one define you by limiting your life.

Daily harangues are unacceptable. Get talking about solutions, or get help.

If your relationship contains love, shared interests, and compromises, feel confident to discuss the future.

If you can’t trust a future partner’s ability to manage his/her anger, walk away.

Not enough sex? Stop keeping score, find common ground. You’ll feel better.

Having a child should be a mutual decision, or it can divide your relationship.

Don’t stay trapped by another’s depression and addictions.

A complacent sex life can be heated up unless underlying issues are left unresolved.

If wedding plans only require a few peace-keeping/sanity adjustments, you’re lucky.

When slob behaviour’s “crippling” to a partner, make compromises and negotiate boundaries.

A fetish can be understood and better accepted if its source is understood.

Trust your need to move on and save yourself, instead of trying to trust someone who lies, cheats, and disrespects you.

Emotional issues can’t be resolved without each partner recognizing their own part in them.

End contact with a suspected online scammer.

Stepparent “bonds” take time, empathy, and having some fun together.

When a married friend’s cheating upsets you, say why, and change the topic.

Casual workplace flirting is a game for some people. Beware of taking it more seriously than it’s meant.

Outside drama can destroy a marriage when a couple’s focus on it is most needed.

Polyamory is a defined lifestyle choice which works for some people, not for others.

When a partner “hides” your continuing dating relationship, it demeans you.

Some painful losses are best put aside while you nurture your health and positive living.

If you want an open future in a relationship, don’t hang onto someone who’s already closed the doors.

When a spouse refuses to explain rejection of home and marriage, get legal, financial advice towards a likely breakup.

Avoid dating married men through self-respect, plus changing how and where you meet them.

Many “friends with benefits” relationships have a “best before” date, which is when to move on.

If separating a marriage/family, only do it when confident you’ve made the right decision.

Encourage a sibling’s bond with your children by stressing her/his importance to you.