Many of the questions asked by members of our Experts Among Us community seemed to strike a nerve. Here is some of the top advice that came out of the chat.
Is your significant other entitled to your social-media passwords in a committed relationship?
The word entitled is problematic. There should be both an absence of secrets and respect of privacy. — Dr. Deborah Bernstein
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I’m nervous about telling my family I met my spouse through online dating. Any advice?
So you’re nervous. Take a deep breath and say the words! Nervousness is never a good excuse for avoidance or dishonesty. — Bernstein
How do you spend time with your partner without neglecting your girlfriends?
Women often pour themselves totally into their men, to their detriment. Think of men like a campfire — air is ncessary. — Tonya Tko
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My teens will be out of the house in a few years. What can I do now to help my marriage adjust to an empty nest?
Go on dates, trips, spend some time together not focused on kids. Talk about future plans. — Bernstein
Remember why you fell in Love. Get back to being woman and man instead of mom and dad. Reintroduce yourselves. — Tko
When do you know it’s time to leave a relationship?
When who you CHOOSE to be is no longer the person right for that union; when the willingness of both to grow stagnates; when you recognize the relationship to no longer be the truth of who you are or have become; when you choose to. — Tko
Couples vacationing separately: Yay or nay?
As long as couples also have good times together and support each other's interests, it can be great. — Bernstein
How much “me-time” should each person in a relationship take?
As much as they need or want! The person who needs the most always sets the amount. — Bernstein
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More great advice that came out of the chat:
You must return to the source of YOU. Remember who you are, tap into that. You are love. You must just remember. — Tko
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Communication is key for a healthy relationship. We are 365 days times 20+ years of experiences. No two people are identical. Talk openly and honestly. — Tko
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