Your relationship questions are answered in this episode. We cover a lot of ground. One theme is how to deal with “value” differences in an intimate relationship. This one is really good because it can tear a relationship apart trying to fit each other into your respective boxes of how you prefer they be.   SHOWNOTES How long to wait for your partner to blend your families and get married? [7:15] How can partners adapt in a relationship when one partner has a chronic illness? [11:45] Why do men lie? [14:00] What’s the reason our relationship improves when my man hangs out with this guy friends? [17:30] How to tell your guy about erectile dysfunction without making it worse? [20:00] What skills are best to use when you’re highly triggered and avoid an argument? [21:45] How to keep childhood issues from breaking up your relationship? [23:45] How do you know when to take 100% responsibility and when to leave a partner who is not willing to do the work? [26:00] What if your ex is creating challenges for me to blend families with my new partner? [30:00] When you have different values, what’s the best way to deal with that? [33:30] Does it make sense to avoid dating men whose taxi light isn’t on, like Miranda said in Sex & The City? What about when partners have opposite views on how to handle money in a relationship? [40:45] Long-distance relationships: how do I get my man to show me that he’s emotionally ready to commit? [42:45] What should a woman do with her kids when their dad just walks out? [44:15] How to deal with a man who is emotionally unavailable? [46:45] Leave your comment in Monogamy and The Smart Couple Facebook Group