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If Janet had let her authentic self shine through and used effective communication to voice her feelings and needs, she would have ended the sad ordeal much earlier.

Another useful step for successfully maneuvering through the pool is what we call the abundance (or 'plenty of fish in the sea') philosophy.

When you’re seeing several people—which has become very feasible in the Internet and Facebook age—it also becomes easier to make your needs and wishes clear.

You are always maneuvering to keep people at a distance.

When you build a secure relationship, both individuals win: If you are the anxious partner, you get the closeness you crave, and if you’re the avoidant partner, you’ll enjoy much more of the independence you need.

How could he be so nice toward everyone else and so mean to her?

You are the person most likely to be insulted or put down by your mate.

I don’t want to have to cover up my wish to spend time with you for fear of driving you away.

If Janet had let her authentic self shine through and used effective communication to voice her feelings and needs, she would have ended the sad ordeal much earlier.

You tend to assume that meeting someone suitable is an unlikely occurrence, but it doesn’t have to be that way.