Married people, who welcome flirting, risk turning off their spouses' goodwill.

When married people behave as singles, they may not "get" the need to change.

Marital problems need a direct focus, instead of a scapegoat.

When someone treats you like a fool, get smart and leave.

Be sure you're reading "interest" signals correctly before you seek a connection.

After a rape, any close relationship needs to be built slowly.

Balancing family needs is a lifetime project.

After an affair, both partners need to commit to getting past it.

The "name" issue is usually a metaphor for other relationship concerns.

Living with an alcoholic requires understanding yourself and your reasons.

Trying to make sex a part of your life together, isn't demeaning, it's healthy and wise.

Shared child custody requires compromises and compassion whenever possible.

When a situation's too comfortable, there's no incentive to move forward.

Insecurity can destroy a relationship, unless you confront it in YOU.

Internet dating, without any personal contact, still leaves much unknown about your cyber-partner.

A break can lead to positive changes, once it's discussed.

When one party keeps going his/her own way, expect an unhappy ending.

Early love needs to be developed through mutual comfort and communication.

Persistent "rescuing" isn't a healthy relationship dynamic, for either side.

When someone in love risks an outside affair, there's future risk of cheating.

Separating is sometimes necessary for people to find a healthy way forward.

Instead of escaping in work or fantasies, give your marriage a concentrated chance.

If you accept being controlled, it won't change.

When temptation beckons, your gut instincts are usually self-protective.

When a spouse insists you make a choice, he/she must also consider choices.

A health check, and changed routines can restore lovemaking.

An "elephant" stays in the room if you let it become part of the scene.

When the complications are overwhelming, a break can clear your mind.

Truth telling becomes critical when someone's bent on sabotage.

When a troubled spouse won't seek help, go alone.

Assess a partner by the big things that brought you together.

An affair doesn't "fix" problems, it usually creates added chaos.

Work diplomatically around sensitive issues that can't be resolved together.

Divorce takes work, period!

Expect a partner's kids to be involved, not control.

A revealed secret can be the turning point in a relationship – for good OR bad.

Improving a relationship requires changed expectations from both partners.

When a relationship starts in the midst of someone's crisis, expect serious obstacles in its path.

When "love" means something different to each partner, the relationship usually flounders.

Excluding your partner's family is often a one-sided, harmful tactic.

When a relationship's highly risky, stop dithering and get out.

Controlling, embarrassing behaviour is sure to cause a partner to re-think the relationship.

When the reasons for separating are clear, accept reality.

Protect your emotional health from situations that de-stabilize you.

When parents challenge your choice of mate, be sure you know your own feelings.

Flaunting flesh among former lovers is unlikely to encourage a partner's trust.

In-law problems are often kept going by the adult child's immaturity.

Alcoholism in one member affects whole families. Al-Anon/Alateen can be helpful.

The right person often comes along when you're most content with yourself, not desperate for change.

A freeloader will take more and more advantage, until stopped.