I was 22, he was 35. Love at first sight. Married almost 26 years now, still in love, laugh every day. Many relatives gave warnings and some provided encouragement. Know what I learned? Those with the good relationships of their own were supportive, but those who cheated, never knew love, manipulated their partners or were just unhappy were the ones who said “watch out!”

Look carefully at the people you listen to — more often than not they’re recruiting you into their emotional clubs.