We could all use a little of this.

I am not even married yet, but I think this article could help all of us, single, engaged, or married.

What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage
(From the NY Times Magazine Modern Love column.)

"Least Reinforcing Syndrome (L. R. S.).
When a dolphin does something wrong, the trainer doesn't respond in any way. He stands still for a few beats, careful not to look at the dolphin, and then returns to work. The idea is that any response, positive or negative, fuels a behavior. If a behavior provokes no response, it typically dies away."