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.

To have children, or not to have children: This question has changed the dynamic of many marriages – for better, or for worse.

Each romantic partnership and its “rules” are defined by the people in it; therefore, no two relationships look the same. So, why do we feel the need to define our relationships for others?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

“Abuse” is term that is thrown around pretty liberally in our society. But do you abuse the word “abuse”?

Are you hesitant to get into a relationship because you’re afraid to take a chance on love?

Who is powerful in your relationship?

Being a step-parent is rewarding … and potentially complicated.

Are you accepting of your loved ones – even the unpleasant parts?

If you want to keep your friends and lovers, you will have to strike a balance between what you want and what they ask of you.

When expressing our romantic thoughts and feelings, we can be far more effective (and genuine) if we skip the cliches and get a bit more creative.

Do you have a history of being treated badly by the opposite sex? Here’s what you can do about it.

Everybody has secrets. But can you get comfortable with what you don’t know about your partner?

Egos play an inevitable role in any healthy relationship. Accept your partner’s and create an environment where both of your egos can peacefully co-exist.

Please consider speaking only for yourself, even when you are in a relationship.

An illusion of death may be just what your psyche needs to let go of the pain that may accompany a mate leaving you and your children in common.

Gracious acceptance of the end of your relationship is a wonderful opportunity to show your partner how much you love them.

“Infidelity” may lead to better results than you ever thought imaginable.

Be honest with yourself and your mate about who you are. And be clear about what your own wants, needs and desires are before considering anyone else’s.

“Commitment” is not what individuals fear. The fear or trepidation is related to what someone else wants them to commit to.

Space may be just what your relationship needs…one way or the other.

Judging a couple’s relationship dynamics as “disrespectful” can be disrespectful.

Attempts to have a “normal” relationship can prevent your’s from working for you.

Generally when proclaiming “I want a commitment,” we are noting what we want another person to do indefinitely. We generally “want a commitment” for as long as we want a person or partner to be close to us, no longer.

Generally speaking, most of us have challenging histories; not just those that do things that we are uncomfortable with.

“Karma” is not a tool for judgment.

Do not mistake “right” and “wrong” for compatibility issues.