Monday, August 2, 2010

He said, she said

CouplesSpark is one of the newest conflict resolution websites attracting attention.

The setup isn't too complicated: You submit your relationship problem, receive online feedback from people you've never met and skip into the sunset holding hands.

Or, you might just end up more confused than ever.

It's not the first time I've written about a tendency to put your relationship's future in the hands of a nameless, faceless jury.

Sometimes, their impartiality is refreshing. Other time, it's confusing.

The bottom line: Occasional bits of outside wisdom are OK. But if you really want your relationship to thrive, you have to know how to find the roots of conflict on your own.

You know, without insights from LoveExpert2742.

Thoughts?