Dating Tip: Never use your relationship as a weapon. Do not make the relationship conditional in order to get your way.

Dating Tip: Co-operate and share responsibilities. Relationships work only when they are two-way streets, with much give and take.

Dating Tip: Don’t take everything personally. Sometimes a lousy day is just a lousy day.

Dating Tip: Work hard at maintaining closeness. Closeness doesn’t just happen by itself.

Dating Tip: Talk about what you each need, want and feel, and then find ways for each of you to meet these needs for each other.

Dating Tip: Don’t ever let anybody change who you fundamentally are. Remaining true to yourself is important when it comes to being in a relationship.

Dating Tip: A great way to add more flavour to your relationship is to go out on unusual date nights.

Dating Tip: Don’t compete with each other. Don’t compare wrongs to wrongs. You are a team and should work together.

Dating Tip: Never compare your current partner to your ex, either out loud or internally. Your partner is their own person – you need to accept that.

Dating Tip: If you don’t understand or like something your partner is doing, ask about it and why they are doing it. Don’t assume or become resentful.