Every couple needs to balance each other’s sexual desires with their personal boundaries.

Saying an ex’s name by mistake is only a mental hiccup… unless there’s signs of distancing.

In early dating, neediness is a bigger alarm than an occasional planned absence.

Teenage friends’ romances form their learning curve about relationships, and yours about how to be a good friend.

Avoid an upsetting ex, and explain why to close relatives.

A best friend shares red-flag concerns for the other’s relationship, in a caring manner.

When childhood divisions still create adult conflicts, set self-protective limits.

Make sure that a prospective partner’s supportive of ongoing ties to your children.

If a partner’s bullying you, stand up firmly. If he/she doesn’t change, consider your options.

If a partner’s bullying you, stand up firmly. If he/she doesn’t change, consider your options.

Closure is a door that you have to choose to walk through yourself.

If you keep choosing similar people and have the same-old expectations, you’ll end up with the same disappointments.

Financial entanglements with an irresponsible in-law can harm your relationship.

If you sense something’s too good to be true, trust your instinct.

Don’t let another’s jealousy dominate your relationships.

The longer you keep up false hopes, the lower your self-pride and outlook.

If porn’s a divisive third element in a relationship, something or someone has to exit.

A sexual standoff over smelly feet reflects a relationship gone sour.

Couples need a healthy mix of time apart and time together.

When difficult relatives attempt to damage your relationship, commit fully to each other and avoid them.

Should you choose Love or Cultural Obligations? It depends on what you can handle emotionally.

When a partner’s under personal stress, it’s not all about YOU.

When a traumatic event sparks an odd reaction, get help for the emotional effect on everyone.

You KNOW it’s over if you truly tried connecting through communication, listening, and compromise.

You won’t find a passionate long-term relationship by hiding in a tired one that doesn’t stir you.

When you’ve led on two potential partners, take a self-reflective break from both.

Stay amicable  parents, if at all possible, for the child’s sake.

To support a clinically depressed friend, encourage maintaining treatment and counselling.

A committed relationship either remains faithful, or it’s forever changed and trust is affected.

No child should be left alone with a proven child sex abuser nor anyone who kept it secret.

To end someone’s taking advantage, you have to end feeling responsible for that person.

Family helping addicted relatives need group or professional support, and the courage to set firm limits, to protect themselves.

Relationship Re-boots require looking at what’s needed from both people’s views.

Moving countries makes friendship-making more important, requiring openness and a flexible attitude.

Children need encouragement and feeling loved for themselves, not just for achievements.

People who recover from addictions through tough-love approaches, express gratitude for the life-saving love.

Even loving support given to an addict must include firm boundaries or recovery won’t last.

A young crush is a learning experience, but unrealistic expectations make it hurtful.

In-law difficulties require the adult child to speak up and the spouse to be supportive.

A family “loan” can be a pricey life lesson.

Income differences and their use, between a couple with previous families, can risk their marriage.

A threesome isn’t certain to provide confidence in bed.

Once physical abuse is tolerated, a cycle of abuse becomes part of the relationship.

Don’t let behaviour “labels” obscure a thorough health investigation.

It’s unfair to hold a grudge about something you could’ve avoided happening.

Moving together reveals habits often best handled together, before they become battlegrounds.

A set-up goes better with some communication ahead, so surprises aren’t overwhelming.

When you try to change another’s image, it can reflect badly on your own.

Accept another person’s stated feelings, not your preferred version.

Moving your family to a city with significant racial issues requires thoughtful research.