February 1, 2011
The search for lasting love has attracted the services of a number of professionals (and others) who offer their guidance on how to find and keep one’s true love. We thought you’d be interested to compare and contrast their relationship tips with the practical advice offered by the communication scholars quoted in the previous feature. The appearance of these websites in Communication Currents should in no way be seen as an endorsement of their authors or of their contents.
Joe Giudice, Real Housewives of New Jersey, BRAVO TV: “Happy wife, happy life!”
Dr. Laura’s “Is it Love?” Test:http://www.prolife.com/DrLauraSchlessinger.htm
From eHarmony: http://advice.eharmony.com
From Dr. Phil: http://www.drphil.com/articles/category/5
From Oprah: http://www.oprah.com/relationships.html
From Dr. Patty Ann: http://www.drpattyann.com/blog
From Rita Watson: http://ritawatson.com/?page_id=59
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