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November 17, 2010

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

 

November 16, 2010

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

 

November 15, 2010

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

 

November 13, 2010

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

 

November 12, 2010

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

 

November 11, 2010

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

November 10, 2010

Balancing family needs is a lifetime project.

 

November 9, 2010

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

 

November 8, 2010

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

 

November 6, 2010

Living with an alcoholic requires understanding yourself and your reasons.

 

November 5, 2010

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

 

November 4, 2010

Shared child custody requires compromises and compassion whenever possible.

 

November 3, 2010

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

 

November 2, 2010

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

 

November 1, 2010

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

 

October 30, 2010

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

 

October 29, 2010

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

 

October 28, 2010

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

 

October 27, 2010

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

 

October 26, 2010

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

 

October 25, 2010

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

 

October 23, 2010

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

 

October 22, 2010

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

 

October 21, 2010

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

 

October 20, 2010

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

 

October 19, 2010

A health check, and changed routines can restore lovemaking.

 

October 18, 2010

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

 

October 16, 2010

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

 

October 15, 2010

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

 

October 14, 2010

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

 

October 13, 2010

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

 

October 12, 2010

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

 

October 11, 2010

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

October 9, 2010

 

Divorce takes work, period!

 

October 8, 2010

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

 

October 7, 2010

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

 

October 6, 2010

Improving a relationship requires changed expectations from both partners.

 

October 5, 2010

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

 

October 4, 2010

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

 

October 2, 2010

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

 

October 1, 2010

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

 

September 30, 2010

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

 

September 29, 2010

When the reasons for separating are clear, accept reality.

 

September 28, 2010

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

 

September 27, 2010

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

 

September 25, 2010

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

 

September 24, 2010

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

 

September 23, 2010

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

 

September 22, 2010

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

 

September 21, 2010

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

 

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