When I put out a call to friends, fans and followers on the Amazing Women Rock Facebook page, I'm often delighted with the response.

“I'm writing a blog on good reasons to leave bad love relationships,” I wrote this time. “Anyone have any useful thoughts on that?”

I combined fan wisdom and mine and came up with this list of seven solid reasons to get out when love goes bad:

Susan notes: This piece, which i've received by email on several occasions, is said to have been taken from a home economics high school text book, circa 1954.

According to Snopes, the source is "undetermined." However, the Snopes commentary attached to the piece is insightful, and well worth a read. For evidence of the power of women to drive future economic prosperity, see: Women Are Agents of Geo-Political Change.

Susan notes: This list makes sense to me, even at close-to-60! This great compliation is often falsely attributed to Maya Angelou.

In fact, it was penned by Pamela Redmond Satran, who has written five novels and numerous articles for a variety of publications.

Enjoy!

In the hectic world we live in, it’s often difficult to balance dating with work and family commitments.

How can we find the time to meet new people, never mind go on a date with them? Also, how can we make sure we’re meeting the right people?

Here’s are seven great ways to find love: