The majority of us are aware that the elderly in particular, are vulnerable to loneliness. Mainly this is due to the loss of a spouse, often combined with the onset of frailty; an unfortunate bi-product associated with old age which disenables them from venturing far from home. But loneliness doesn’t just affect the elderly, it can affect any generation from school children to the elderly.

Joan Chamberlain's website is a treasure trove of information about relationships, parenting, and personality types. This is a great site for anyone who is curious or concerned about his or her relationships. Joan not only gives adivice for strengthing your relationships with your partner, children or anyone else with whom may need to relate, but she explains the motivations behind the behaviors and defences that hinder us from having a full and happy life.

This topic is near and dear to me because I think so many relationships can be saved if we would only try and work out our differences. I have been married for twenty-six years to my spouse, and I am sure he will tell you the same. In this article the emphasis will be placed on marital relationships, but other relationships will be discussed also.