Janice Hoffman is a Relationship Expert and author of the award-winning book, Relationship Rules – 12 Strategies for Creating a Love That Last, Venus Publishing 2007, specializing in helping both genders apply the right tools to improve the quality of their relationships. Janice gives men and women a communication toolbox they can use to increases harmony in all areas of their lives. Visit her website at www.RelationshipRules.com What motivates the opposite sex? What influences behavior? If Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus, let Janice show you how to bridge the gender gap in your world. Janice gives her audiences a road map to successfully achieve balance in their lives and increase their awareness and appreciation of the differences within each of us. This road map provides effective and practical skills that her audiences can apply immediately. Featured on TV, radio and in numerous articles, Janice helps others improve their communication skills with her fun and entertaining style. For over 11 years, Janice was a certified Mars Venus Facilitator and served as the Training Director for John Gray’s, Mars Venus Institute. Janice has also been a relationship coach and a contributing author for MarsVenus.com. When it comes to guiding people through the practice of successful communication, Janice knows. Since 1998 she has been a member of the National Speakers Association and has been nominated NSA/Colorado Member of the Year in 2000, ‘06 & ‘07. She is also a member Colorado Independent Publishers Association, and the Colorado Professional Clergy Association. She has also served on the Advisory Board for Consumer & Family Studies for the State of Colorado. Janice’s sincere and warm spirit and her knowledge of gender differences are invaluable. Her message is intriguing, practical and motivating. Let her personality touch your heart and her message expand your mind. Men and women both agree, she is sure to stir your thoughts!

25 Questions Cops Should Ask Before They Get Married

CopsAlive asked relationship expert Janice Hoffman for some suggestions that police officers could consider before they become involved in a committed relationship or marriage and here is her article with some of our cop specific additions.

Falling in love is a beautiful thing. When we meet that special person, we want get to know them. We ask lots of questions, listen with curiosity and in the process fall deeper in love. If it feels right, we make the decision to share the rest of our lives together.

As a cop the desire to go from being single to married is a big step and should be taken very seriously. Sometimes the person we fall in love with has responsibilities they bring with them so it behooves us to learn as much as possible about this person we love and want to marry. Don’t forget also that inviting someone into the world of law enforcement also carries a lot of baggage and some people may not be ready so don’t withhold information from them thinking that you are helping them. It is always a good idea to fully inform your prospective mate of all that you think is important for them to know about your police career. Continue reading