Common bad relationship advice

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Going to bed angry seems like it belongs in the top five relationship faux pas. But this seemingly ubiquitous advice might not be the best course of action for every situation. Amy Serin, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of The TouchPoint Solutionwho holds a PhD in clinical psychology,believes otherwise.

Forgiveness and the propensity to let go of anger is often touted as a virtue, especially in the context of a partnership. If someone is truly sorry, then conventional wisdom tells us to forgive and forget because holding onto the negative feelings will only make things worse. But there are times when forgiving isnt the right thing to do, and can hamper your well-being. Dr. Serin notes that some situations are an exception.

In this fraught dating climate, then, its not surprising that a number of people turn to relationship experts to help them steer through muddy romantic waters. And often it can be safer, emotionally speaking, to rely on professionals who study human coupling for a living, but does trusting them guarantee that youll get the best outcome? Certainly some professionals have dished out advice that turned out to backfire in the end. Here are some of the most common examples of bad advice that experts give their clients.

Dating, for most people, can be a daunting enterprise. While some people seem to fall effortlessly in love and establish healthy relationships, many others navigate the world of dating and relationships somewhat tenuously.

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So while more minor infractions may be worthy of absolution on behalf of the injured party, being repentant does not absolve someone of their abusive behavior. They need to work on themselves before they are deserving of your forgiveness.