Your well-meaning, opinionated friends and family members can systematically tear your relationship apart … if you let them.

In a recent graduation speech, Lisa Kudrow told young people not to take risks. And, believe it or not, I agree with her.

Do you and your partner play the blame game? Psychologists say it’s only natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s productive.

When two people share a home, they both undoubtedly want to feel comfortable there. But there will probably be times when they have opposing desires about what should go on in that space.

How much of what you read or hear about other people’s romantic partnerships do you actually believe?

Sometimes the egocentric desire to keep score can ruin the enjoyment we get from simply giving to others.

What does your partner do that drives you crazy? Are you capable of simply accepting that quality or behavior as part of who your mate is, and not considering it a ploy designed to infuriate you?

After recently having the woman I’ve been looking at for eight years blow me away with her beauty, I can now see how appearance matters … even when we are with partners we truly believe love us no matter how shabby we look.

Are there aspects of your relationship that are too “sacred” to even discuss? If so, you might be headed for turbulence.

Considering the emotional, financial and even bodily damage that infidelity can bring about, it’s worth discussing your thoughts on the issue with your mate.

Do you feel guilty about decisions you made in the past? If so, consider this: “right” and “wrong” are subjective, and guilt is a waste of time.

Neither selfishness nor selflessness is good or bad. In fact, the two concepts are inextricably linked, not opposites, as their definitions seemingly imply.

Happiness is a measure by which I evaluate what (and who) is working well in my life. What you choose to value in romantic relationships is up to you.

Whether to have children is a very big (and very personal) decision. And it can really get complicated when factoring a partner’s desires into the equation.

Do you use condemnation as a way to manipulate others into doing and behaving how you think they should?

Here’s a little frank love about how and where a good woman can find a good man.

Debt is an unpleasant reality that most Americans have learned to live with – both in their personal finances and in their politics. But remember when you’re holiday shopping this year that it can also be hard on a marriage.

Many of us romanticize romance … and look to famous people for inspiration – both on-screen and off-screen. But consider how well celebrity romances typically work out.

You don’t have to like your ex’s new love interest. But by bringing her into scale, you may begin liking yourself again.

At the end of the day, there is no such thing as a selfless act.

Research shows unhappily-married people to be far less content with life than their single counterparts.

Want to really mesmerize a man? Smile at him.

Satoshi Kanazawa’s conclusion may be wrong, but the public outrage says more about the protestors than it does about him.