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Relationship Advice

We create numerous relationships throughout our lives: friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships, professional relationships and many more. Because each one can be so strikingly different, it's reasonable to expect that you'll need some advice once in awhile to keep them running smoothly. Use the resources in this Web guide for advice about building and maintaining strong relationships, and even for suggestions about how to cope when a particular relationship is over. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

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Building Relationship Skills

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Dating Advice

The dating world certainly doesn't come with any specific rules, but that doesn’t mean there isn't some sound advice out there. Use the Web sites in this section to read about everything from finding the right person to learning how to cope if a relationship ends.

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If you're in college (or even if you aren't), many schools have counseling services with Web sites that contain a great deal of information about relationships. As students, you have the benefit of both the online information and in-person counseling services on campus.

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For the first date …

CBS News hosts “Confessions of a Matchmaker: Patti Novak’s Dating Tips” (available in PDF format) for men and women looking for help with the first date. Some tips apply more to people looking to meet in person after meeting over the Internet, but anyone should generally find this information helpful.

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During the relationship …

WebMD has a section on "Dating, Relationships & Reality." Look for information on dating tips and pitfalls, and for advice on creating a lasting relationship.

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WGN Morning News Blog offers this entry on the "Best Relationship Advice Ever." Citing excerpts from the book "Dating Secrets of the Ten Commandments," the entry provides some thoughts dating people should consider when attempting to decide if they've found "the one" or if it's time to end the relationship.

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For long-distance relationships …

The BBC offers these suggestions about how to make a long-distance relationship work and how to understand your partner's perspective on the relationship.

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Discovery Health provides more specific examples of what you can do to make a long-distance relationship successful. The advice comes from a woman who has had a few long-distance relationships.

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For break-up advice …

The BBC has an article on breaking up with someone when you’re the “dumper” and when you’re the “dumpee." Also see a related article on being dumped for additional helpful tips.

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For blogs and message boards …

PlanJam is a blog about dating and relationship advice. The entries make for easy reading and the advice is practical. Look for suggestions on matters of etiquette, first dates, long distance relationships, intimacy and more. Topics are organized along the right side of the page.

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Chat Avenue has a message board dedicated to people who need dating advice or want to talk about dating in general. Complete the free registration to post messages.

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