Relationship Manager Gifts

'John, this is where you should declare your underlying love and tell Miriam she's the wind beneath your wings...'

Transactional Relationship Manager

'It is my department, but I still won't help you.'

Their marriage in jeopardy, Strawberry Shortcake and Billy Bob Banana Bread seek therapy.

"You do like octopus?"

"Your wonderful daughter and I would like to become engaged in F.Y. '97, married in F.Y. '98, and if the numbers look good, start a family in F.Y. '99."

The best financial decision I ever made.

'Great Therapy!'

'The bad news is it's all our client's money.'

"Our bond is stronger because we chose each other."

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'

Building business relations.

"Once again Tony and I are not on the same page. Things in our marriage are definitely not ‘great’."

"Sophia, will you agree to form a joint exploratory committee for marriage?"

"And anyway we'd be no good in bed - I've done the math."

"Boy, I hope we never end up like this."

'Sigh. . .You work life balance includes me as well you know.'

It's my biggest project - a database of all my sister's boyfriends.

"You know, if it weren't for Penny, we'd never find time like this to connect."

"What do you mean it could've been better?"

'May I suggest a pleasant viognier to put the subtext into gear?'

"I see marriage as a verb, he sees it as a triathlon."

"I'll agree to a pre-nup if you'll agree to a non-compete clause."

Separations.

The date was going well. She was better looking, but he was about to gain the nutritional edge.

I'll put this in a way you'll understand: you need to transfer your feelings from savings to checking.

"That's his answer to everything!"

'Dad, I don't need a two-thirds majority to over-ride your veto. I've got mom.'

'Are you going to answer my text message or not?'

Mergers or acquisitions.

'Forget about building trust. Just give the dog a bath.'

"Agreed. We'll reduce our arsenal of insults, jibes and grievances by one-third but will be permitted to stockpile them for use should the need arise."

Great coaching is about building constructive relationships...

Wedding - throw the bouquet and the little black book.

"Solitude is so much better if you have someone to share it with."