Dear AnnArbor.com reader,

Welcome to Ask Annie. I'm Annie Zirkel, an Ann Arbor-based relationship consultant, and this is my relationship column.

If you have questions about your important relationships, I encourage you to submit them at my website, www.practicehow.com. Hopefully you will also read and add your two cents to other conversations, and challenge me if you see things differently.

There are lots of smart people out there. Can't wait to hear from you.

Thanks for your time.

You might Ask Annie a question if:

1. You want to change something in your parenting or couplehood.

2. You want to change someone else - family member, friend, co-worker.

3. You want to change yourself.

4. You want suggestions on how to add more optimism, satisfaction, and positivity to your relationships.

5. You want proof that you are already doing it right.

6. Your brain hurts from thinking about it - so just tell me what to do already!

See the questions that have already been asked.