Relationship Maps: A partner's New Year's resolution

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a repeat of Dr. Sherman's annual New Year's column.

It's that time of year again: We make 'em, we break 'em. I propose a resolution that can be recycled (I love recycling!) and used every year. It never goes out of style and is never beyond your means.

This year resolve NOT to improve your partner.

This is a one-size-fits-all resolution. It doesn't depend on what kind of partner you have or how long you've had your partner. It doesn't assume that you have a partner who is so perfect that there's no room for improvement.

It does recognize that it is not...