Cupid's Arrow May Be Cupid's Error, says Marriage Expert; Answers to Relationship Questions Avoid Costly Mistakes

Cupid's Arrow May Be Cupid's Error, says Marriage Expert; Answers to Relationship Questions Avoid Costly Mistakes LAFAYETTE, Colo., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- "Cupid can be stupid -- because only one in three marriages succeed," says family expert Dr. Ray E. Short, author of three books on marriage. Dr. Short says those pondering marriage must answer Vital Relationship Questions, like: How did it start? (Fast if false love); Attitude of friends/families? (If love, most approve}; Main attraction? (If false, sex and romance.) "Relations based on sex and romance last three to five years tops. Real loves last decades," says Dr. Short, happily married for over 45 years. Short says also answer these Key Questions to predict marriage hopes: * How many things attract you? * How is your level of interest? * What is the effect on your personality? * How will it likely end? * How does separation affects you? * How do quarrels affect you? * How do you refer to the relationship? * What is your ego response to the other? * What is your overall attitude toward other? * What effect does jealousy have? "These Key Clues allow you to predict relationship outcomes and is almost 100% dependable," Dr. Short says. He's authored three books on love, most recently, "Sex, Love or Romance: You Can't Really Trust Your Heart?" ($14.95, Fell; in bookstores and on line), updated sequel to 20-year Augsburg bestseller, "Sex, Love or Infatuation?" Dr. Short says his books are in 13 foreign editions on six continents. Source: Dr. Ray E. Short CONTACT: Dr. Short, +1-303-666-5025, rayjshort@aol.com NOTE TO EDITORS: Dr. Short is available for interviews. Review copies, photo B-roll available. ------- Profile: International Entertainment