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

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

While many continue to criticize the songstress’s lifestyle and even sanity in her later years, I applaud her authenticity and courage to live life on her own terms – no matter what anyone else thought or said about her.

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.

Here’s what to do about those home-wrecking “other women.”

A key to a healthy, productive relationship is not learning how to spot the signs of an affair; it is to stop worrying about it.

My second guest blogger, Jill Nelson discusses why women so often conflate a monogamous relationship with love.

When we stop blaming our former partners, and understanding the roles that we played in failed relationships, we may find peace, personal growth and a chance at new love.

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

If we censor and censure people who say things we don’t want to hear, we may struggle to understand them.

There is a difference between regretted sex and rape.

Divorce is hard on children, but when those children are grown, it can be even harder.

If you can learn and grow from an experience, it isn’t abuse. It is a learning opportunity.

When people “put you down,” they might actually be doing you a favor.

Has your mate ever done something that hurt you? A new study suggests that it probably wasn’t as painful as you remember.

The Queen of Soul says, “Don’t be afraid to grow out of love.”

Keep minor disagreements from becoming full-blown arguments by creating some rules for engagement in your relationship.

If you’re going to pop the question in public, be pretty sure about the answer.

Success is in the eye of the beholder, especially when it comes to relationships.

Expecting perfection from political couples might be unfair – to them and to you.

There are no “women’s issues” or “men’s issues,” because what affects you affects the ones you love.