When a child’s parent distances, the other must give strong support and encouragement.

When you marry someone with children, be prepared for some ex-relatives in the mix.

A break in dating due to being apart is sometimes a practical move, not a put-down.

Expressing “feelings” to someone when attached to another, is playing with fire, not friendship.

When a bad relationship’s over, having been “dropped” can be the gift that sets you free.

There’s a world of difference between a fling and a loving relationship.

Letting a hurtful habit continue unresolved creates stress that’s hard to heal.

Extended family time is important but couple time is the bedrock of your relationship.

Treating the spouse of your adult child as an outsider can cause a huge divide in the family.

When someone risks all to change his/her life, the reasons are complex and personal.

Leading on someone who’s already very vulnerable can have devastating results.

Work on the family’s financial problems as a team, rather than keep depending on parents.

Dealing with a hoarder often requires professional mental-health help.

You can’t resolve an unhappy marriage by staying silent, or by distraction.

If staying together post-affair, create new memories together and focus on your mutual goal.

Friends who flaunt their lack of loyalty often end up losing out.

What matters most in raising children is a healthy, loving environment.

Take time alone to discover what you want/need from a relationship.

Don’t try to diagnose mental health changes after a trauma, without a professional’s help.

When passive-aggressive in-laws create stress and destructive conflict, withdraw.

Online dating is as successful as you make it, so long as you guard your safety and have realistic expectations.

Online or otherwise, go slow and cautious… every new date’s unknown and unpredictable for a while.

Daily sex with your partner is one New Year’s resolution that’s bound to cause a stir.

Knowing your partner’s character and work life details, challenges unfounded suspicions and snooping.

Online dating should be handled positively but also strategically, if you’re seeking a relationship.

If you want family get-togethers, be as hospitable as you want the others to be.

If an early romance involves extreme distance, expense, and major differences, take a break to weigh your options.

Challenging parents’ long-held beliefs requires being prepared to accept the consequences.

After an abusive relationship ends, make protecting your self-confidence and your safety, your priorities.

Partners of menopausal women could benefit both of them, by learning what’s being experienced.

Domestic violence from a female or male is equally heinous.

Don’t fantasize or fear a relationship. Instead, watch the signals, assess, and be realistic.

Check that your long-ago “best friend” is as eager for your visit as you are.

When an ex avoids a final divorce settlement, follow the money.

Seeing adult children take responsibility for their future is a mother’s fervent wish.

Respected differences are what make many relationships thrive.

Do NOT accept abuse. Make a safe plan to leave, involving police as needed.

Bad in-law relationships can divide you from grandchildren too. Try hard to reconcile.

Purposefully changing your working life to become a stay-at-home parent takes commitment and focus.

Passion within a marriage can grow, especially if it’s encouraged and shared generously.

If already dealing with medication and counselling, ask guidance for emotional issues that can upset the balance.

Fear of rejection can cause you to miss out on experience and the possibilities of fulfillment.

Managing bipolar disorder requires consistent professional help and self-protection.

Don’t hype the ring to fairy-tale impact; it’s the love that matters most.

Mutual curiosity is only an introduction, not a sign that you’re suited for a relationship.

If a “gym crush” affected your main relationship, share your story. No names or locales will be revealed.

Weddings are the bride and groom’s joy. Let the guests manage their own issues.

When a partner doubts loving you, a break lets you both re-think the relationship.

Combat loneliness with online dating that’s safe and seeks new friends as well as dates.

“Loving” two men is a tough game to maintain without losing the trust of both.