Social media etiquette Rule #1 – Do NOT become a media pest. It's a huge turn-off.

When a friendship sours during an emotional time, examines both sides' contribution.

Major decisions between spouses need to at least acknowledge the needs and interests of both.

When friends become lovers and emotions run deeper, find new ways to respond to disputes.

Moving forward in your own life – plus therapy – takes the trauma out of occasionally seeing your ex.

When the future can't be discussed, the present is a waiting game that can end in disappointment.

Opposing an adult child's relationship often draws the couple closer.

When confused, learn facts, and then pay attention to your feelings.

It's never just one mistake that can end a marriage, but everything that went before that wasn't "fixed."

You need to understand the "why" of an emotional blow, to truly forgive and forget.

Partners need to be open to understanding and respecting each other as time brings changed views.

Happy Holidays to all! 'Tis the season to remember to treat others as you want to be treated yourself. 

A rush to romance isn't always a positive signal.

When both sides have cheated, the relationship needs professional help to survive.

Prolonged bitterness often has an old root.

Staying with someone out of "guilt" does neither of you a favour.

What happens on a "break," stays on that break.

Resolve the issues with the person you love; rather than escape to someone you hardly know.

When relatives love an unruly dog, manage your response diplomatically.

Diaries are personal documents as well as history, and the decision of what to do with them, especially while living, is also personal.

When male OR female dating signals seem odd, something usually is.

When you push relationship commitments too quickly, you risk scaring the other person away.

When a spouse withholds sex, the other needs to know why. Period.

Past Christmas discord warrants setting boundaries to create family harmony.

Stalking is no less a crime if it's by an ex.

Don't try to rush a casual acquaintanceship into "dating."

Even when doing business with a friend, document your payment agreement.

A break is better than living with resentment.

Hanging onto past grievances is more harmful to you than the person you resent.

Pursuing a very complicated relationship means trouble ahead.

Major differences between a loving couple can be overcome…. with much compassion and compromise.

A parent has the right to be true to his/her own socially acceptable principles.

Violence along with money grabs warrants ending a volatile marriage.

Foregoing education to just wait to get married and have kids is not a practical or self-enhancing goal.

An adult child who's "lost" may someday still hope to be found. Don't give up.

A divorcing adult child needs emotional support plus common-sense guidance.

If you want to know where the relationship stands, stop smothering it.

Avoid getting entangled in others' cheating. It can reflect badly on you.

Cheating devastates relationships; rarely is it a solution.

Be careful that your own badmouthing of someone doesn't come back to bite you, when you change your opinion.

Personal diaries are often TMI for your grown children.

Affairs spark controversy for everyone involved.

Always check your "Send" before you click on it!

Shopaholics have a compulsion that requires professional therapy, IF they accept the need for change.

An enduring love affair brings personal joy, but don't expect others will approve.

Adult children have the right and necessity to put firm boundaries up against an outrageously, intrusive parent.

Some behaviours are nasty red flags, while others signal that adjustments and compromises are needed.

Give adult children boundaries for long stays, and deadlines for moving out.

Commitment between a couple is clear, whether there are wedding vows, or not.

Scheduling split families requires pre-planning and flexibility.