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Tip of the Day Archive

December 5, 2008

When carrying leftover feelings for an ex-love, stay cool and sober when meeting up.

December 4, 2008

When a relationship’s development is controlled by one person, resentment will take over.

December 3, 2008

A partner’s employee is on separate turf from your relationship.

December 2, 2008

When parents disapprove of an already-troubled relationship, try to negotiate rather than resist.

December 1, 2008

Once the relationship is over, it’s not worth re-living the misery by re-hashing the blame.

November 27, 2008

When sex is over, the emotional bond may also be gone; time to explore why and consider whether to exit.

November 26, 2008

Get to know potential dates, rather than make instant assessments.

November 25, 2008

When a married lover doesn’t speak of love, face reality instead of dreams.

November 24, 2008

Trust starts with communication, and requires the ability to negotiate and accept compromise.

November 22, 2008

Grief emerges in many different ways, even in the same family, and all deserve some understanding.

November 21, 2008

Relationships between people with children and ex’es requires honesty, commitment and thoughtful arrangements.

November 20, 2008

When a tattoo can end a relationship, it’s a symbol of greater differences.

November 19, 2008

Family tiffs are enough to bear, without one’s partner refusing to offer some support and understanding.

November 18, 2008

A sexless marriage has a history and a cause, which two people need to explore honestly and openly.

November 17, 2008

A return to past relationships can trigger worse results, if positive change isn’t evident.

November 15, 2008

Young adults moving toward independence need their parents’ trust as well as support.

November 14, 2008

Change is proven by actions, not words.

November 13, 2008

The unpleasant realities you discover through snooping need to be aired, along with your own questionable behaviour.

November 12, 2008

Laziness isn’t “catchy;” it’s a choice you can refuse to follow.

November 11, 2008

Estrangement from children should be a last resort after trying all paths to mutual acceptance.

November 10, 2008

Brides who focus on their valued relationships more than wedding hype, stand to benefit far beyond their Big Day.

November 8, 2008

Clinging to a troubled relationship increases the problems – while taking a break can bring change.

November 7, 2008

You can forgive a toxic relationship without having to resume it.

November 6, 2008

When someone dominates every issue with anger or silence, the relationship is beyond an easy fix.

November 5, 2008

Running away from a loving relationship, based on fear and past experiences, usually leaves one alone and increasingly bitter.

November 4, 2008

Nasty insults after a divorce are rarely believed.

November 3, 2008

Compromise is a mainstay of strong, lasting relationships, so long as it’s not one-sided.

November 1, 2008

Marital problems require discussion and search for solutions, not knee-jerk responses to drama.

October 31, 2008

Happy Hallowe’en! Safety first makes the fun far more lasting!

October 30, 2008

When a partner undergoes huge emotional changes, the other needs to acknowledge them rather than just expect things to be the same.

October 29, 2008

When life becomes a soap opera, it’s time to change the reality.

October 28, 2008

Personal growth sometimes comes after losses; the process is tough but the end result often leads to greater self-knowledge and peace.

October 27, 2008

A marriage in which one partner has friends with benefits, usually becomes an unhappy crowd.

October 25, 2008

When two parents love each other, they should put raising their child together ahead of fears of commitment.

October 24, 2008

When a casual “pen pal” pressures for a relationship that requires a visa, be wary and get well-informed.

October 23, 2008

When you have serious doubts, examine the relationship and decide.

October 22, 2008

A troubled marriage can’t be worked on – even with counselling – if one partner is knocking on another door.

October 21, 2008

Communication in a serious relationship isn’t just “talk”- it’s sharing, confiding, listening. And it’s crucial.

October 20, 2008

In a marriage, there’s no such thing as “private” stresses; even when you try to hide them, they affect both parties.

October 18, 2008

If your sex life isn’t satisfying one or the other partner, it’s a couples’ problem that needs to be addressed.

October 17, 2008

Drug abuse affects the whole family; get informed about its impact and weigh your options.

October 16, 2008

Parents who ignore the same rules they set for their teens, often have a rude awakening.

October 15, 2008

Having sex simultaneously with more than one partner often brings consequences that can’t be hidden.

October 13, 2008

When a partner is constantly involved with family or friends, look closer at your relationship together.

October 11, 2008

The role of a stepparent is to support a partner in child rearing, with long-term committment.

October 10, 2008

When one person’s doing all the giving, without any getting, the “match” isn’t fair.

October 9, 2008

When depression appears likely, get pro-active for your partner.

October 8, 2008

The time when a couple is expecting a baby can be sensitive for both; get closer and mutually supportive.

October 7, 2008

When circumstances require you to act as the parent to your parent, be pro-active and understanding rather than indulgent.

October 6, 2008

If contacting someone years after a relationship, acknowledge past mistakes, then deal only with the present.

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