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Tip of the Day Archive

March 17, 2011

It IS possible to quit smoking and stop gambling with your life, but it's a decision only YOU can make.

 

March 16, 2011

Confidence brings realization that you're already successful at whatever you're doing.

 

March 15, 2011

When there are positive changes, and children are involved, try first to rebuild the relationship.

 

March 14, 2011

When the messages are clear, don't imagine there are hidden meanings.

 

March 12, 2011

Being ready to settle down means looking for true love, not just "settling."

 

March 11, 2011

With known personality differences, stop the pressure and find compromises.

March 10, 2011

A couple's decision about whether to have a child MUST be openly discussed, not hijacked by one party.

March 9, 2011

When a new relationship could affect many people in your life, think it through carefully.

 

March 8, 2011

Don't waste energy expecting boorish people to make amends.

 

March 7, 2011

When an ex-spouse's presence annoys you, think of the kids and some solutions, before you create a nasty rift.

 

March 5, 2011

When size matters too much, try new sexual techniques and/or a more loving partner.

March 4, 2011

Different phases of family life call for adapting creatively.

 

March 3, 2011

Being drunk is a crummy excuse if it ruins a friendship.

 

March 2, 2011

A work friendship can be innocent, but using it as an escape causes problems.

 

March 1, 2011

When income levels differ, it's the compromises that matter more than the amounts.

 

February 28, 2011

Rifts between extended family are often deep-rooted from earlier causes, not just recent events. 

February 26, 2011

Rejection may have the actual hold on you, not your ex.

 

February 25, 2011

When a close person's approaching a crisis, support can help the situation far more than judgment.

 

February 24, 2011

Don't look for a problem, if the important things are going well.

 

February 23, 2011

"Petty" issues often come from bigger power struggles that need to be understood and addressed. 

 

February 22, 2011

Rushing into romance after loss or separation can upset that relationship and the whole family.

 

February 21, 2011

"Secret" relationships often stagnate and fail to move forward in healthy ways.

 

February 19, 2011

The transition from treating people carelessly to wanting commitment can require taking some deserved hits.

 

February 18, 2011

If you rely on parents financially, it's hard to insist you can do what you like.

 

 

February 17, 2011

When your health is at risk, social niceties are far less important.

 

February 16, 2011

A relative's safety with an abused spouse should be monitored closely.

 

February 14, 2011

For a Happy Valentine's Day, make sure romance and reality are in sync.

February 12, 2011

If you can't forgive someone, free yourself and him/her from the relationship.

 

February 11, 2011

When you work around another's bad behaviour, you can't expect any change.

 

February 10, 2011

When a loved partner seeks more excitement, consider how to add it to your life together.

 

February 9, 2011

A sudden separation should trigger efforts to know and learn from what went wrong.

 

February 8, 2011

Counselling can help you handle a troubled partner, even if he/she won't go with – or without – you.

 

February 7, 2011

A divorce "celebration" can be as simple as a moment of reflection, or whatever moves you forward.

 

February 5, 2011

Mementoes from a past relationship are only worrisome if the ex is too often part of the present.

 

February 4, 2011

Extended family visits need thoughtful planning ahead. 

 

February 3, 2011

In-laws need respect on both sides, more than instant love.

 

February 2, 2011

Shattered trust often destroys intimacy.

 

February 1, 2011

Responding to a spouse's affair with revenge does nothing to help the marriage.

 

January 31, 2011

When there's joint custody, there should be joint civility and cooperation from both of the couples' families.

 

January 29, 2011

When you look at conflict as a couple "team," the solutions are easier to find.

 

January 28, 2011

If a would-be partner lets her family treat you badly, stop all plans till this is resolved. 

 

January 27, 2011

The way to stop unwanted flirting is to be direct, and say NO.

 

January 26, 2011

When the past dominates your present, get counselling to find true peace of mind for the future.

 

January 25, 2011

The lessons learned in relationships that don't work, can lead to better judgment.

January 24, 2011

The things you accept early in a relationship are often what you dislike but can't change later.

 

January 22, 2011

In early relationships, you mess up badly, you lose. Think before overreacting.

 

 

January 21, 2011

When families are estranged, someone has to have the courage to create a better connection.

 

January 20, 2011

Do not mistake feelings of rejection for lost love.

 

January 19, 2011

Have the courage to follow your own instincts on whether to have a child.

 

January 18, 2011

If you stay together after an affair, value the spouse who still wants you, or it won't last. 

 

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