Despite the ideal, parents don’t “owe” children equally in their will, especially if one child has greater needs.

Make sure you’re not busying your life to avoid confronting the state of your relationship.

When a “favour” becomes an uncomfortable habit, speak up early and gently.

When living with a difficult partner, seek your own support to manage or leave.

Different backgrounds lead to conflicts if a couple doesn’t set boundaries for critical family members.

A new marriage deserves a happy honeymoon period before tackling negative in-laws.

Differing libidos is an issue you need to work around, if you want to stay together.

Infatuation is only the dream of being in love, not the experience of it.

When a partner’s secretive, don’t accept a transfer of blame; he/she is the one creating your doubts.

Ranting about what’s wrong in your relationship gets you nowhere. But true knowledge and counselling can benefit your whole life.

Take young dating relationships seriously enough to know your own boundaries and be clear about them.

Don’t let a stranger’s rude remarks affect your own self-image and confidence.

Waiting for someone to be “ready” for a relationship means accepting being put on hold.

The choice of sexual partner is more open for some, more confusing for others. Be true to yourself.

Hurts, anger, disappointments precede divorce battles over money.

When a partner withholds saying “love,” be wary of disappointment ahead.

The stepmother role is a responsibility that calls for understanding, not just reactions.

Sometimes it’s the relationship that’s having a mid-life crisis and needs direct attention.

Recognize your own roadblocks to finding new love.

Despite paternity issues, welcome a baby into a calm, happy environment.

If you worry most about others’ opinions of the relationship, you’re with the wrong person.

Pain during sex calls for seeing a doctor to determine the cause. Period.

An unhealthy relationship won’t change without both partners being willing and learning how.

The way to avoid discriminating is to recognize when it’s part of your thinking.

When even the possibility of dating someone is blocked, it’s the dream of love that hangs on in the imagination.

Support adult daughter’s brave choice along with her counselling.

Don’t count on a newly separated lover who’s uncertain what he’ll want in future.

A couple’s sexual “solution” through an outside lover, introduces many complications.

This old adage still applies in expressing feelings: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

Try a gentle shift of habits to keep a platonic work relationship while helping a new boyfriend get comfortable with it.

When an in-law relationship is toxic, look for love and support from other relatives/friends, and also model it to your children.

Any new “addiction” affects a relationship, but more so if there are already delays in commitment.

When lies end trust, a partner can’t just look the other way.

It’s not a “relationship” if you’re being kept in third place.

“Deal-breaker” topics like dog ownership, should be heard from both sides, with counselling help if needed.

Don’t over-worry a relationship based on anxieties you build when nothing’s going wrong. Be positive instead.

Parents of a highly-reactive child can gain knowledge and confidence from reading and talking to “experts” in this field.

Reacting to stress in old, separate ways puts a relationship at risk.

Long-distance beau backs off without explanation? Move on.

Marrying someone you “settle” for can end up making you lonely and unhappy for years.

The question, “how did I get myself into (this relationship)” is a sure step to ending it, so proceed gently and respectfully.

When close friends feud, stay neutral unless one or both ask for help re-connecting.

Encourage a friend to look realistically at why their relationship is going nowhere.

When someone’s making you feel bad about yourself and your life, ask, what’s to love here?

Develop ways for a positive approach to your life and relationships, after a marriage breakup.

The loss of love and a marriage are harsh changes that some people find impossible to accept.

An online relationship needs to re-start in person, getting acquainted with patience and tolerance.

End a disturbing, manipulative relationship immediately; talk to a counsellor and strongly consider involving police, to save others.

A ring isn’t just “jewellery” if it signifies something hurtful to your partner.

Long-distance relationships require frequent contact and visits, or take a break till back together.