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?'

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

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

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

Building business relations.

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

Separations.

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

"That's his answer to everything!"

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

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

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...

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

"I just want someone who texts me as often as Joe Biden does, you know?"

"I'm afraid your wife gets to say 'I told you so.'"