My brother and I bonded. My workaholic father realized what family meant to him, and now he spends more time with us than ever. My mother and I became best friends because we were always there for each other when times got tough.

Dear Thankful: I have received so many thoughtful letters from young adults reflecting on their parents' divorces. Thank you so much for offering support and optimism to kids who are going through this.

I met Suzanne on a blind date that I had refused to go on for a year! To quote Ringo Starr, "Would you believe in a love at first sight? Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time." Our eyes met, and we were goners.

Our secret recipe for enduring romance is to begin with incredible compatibility, add a great sense of humor, stir in mutual respect, sprinkle with compromise, and never, ever stop leaving handwritten love notes.

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