For most women, abandonment is perceived as the most emotionally leveling betrayal. Without trust that her guy will remain faithful to his commitment, a woman is apt to worry endlessly that he will drift away or even worse, find someone else she imagines will fulfill him more. The lyrics from the popular song by Sheryl …
The date went great. The anticipation is there. Will he call? He seemed happy. Why hasn’t he called? Now your brain is replaying the date and the first thing you are examining is what you may have done wrong. After a bit you may get angry and start downplaying the attraction, perhaps even criticizing him. …
Games and boundaries are totally different when it comes to dating. You do not need to play games; however, you do need to establish boundaries. Playing dating games is specifically focused on doing things that are manipulative to achieve a desired result. Setting relationship boundaries, however, empower you! You decide what is and what isn’t …
You know that feeling when something just doesn’t seem right? A suspicion nags at the back of your mind, but you keep denying it even though your mate is suddenly leaving earlier than usual, or keeps coming home late. It’s easier to be in denial than to admit that you might be a victim of …
If you are going through a breakup, it could be assumed that the stress will make you skinnier. But the need for comfort sends many of us right to the ice cream, the junk food and the fast food. The loneliness we feel creates misery – which makes us eat more – which causes weight …
Women tend to strive for perfection in most areas of their lives, but in the bedroom they will settle for less than they hoped for and less than they need. I often talk to women in my private practice who are having difficulty in their relationships or suffer from depression, and most don’t describe sex …
A relationship is tough enough when you see your partner everyday. Imagine if you were separated by hundreds (or thousands) of miles. How hard would it be? What pressure would the distance put on the two of you? What temptations would be lurking that never befall a couple that is already living together? The biggest …
Stop, Drop and Roll … remember learning this safety technique when you were a child? It tells you how to put out a fire. Well, the next time that you are trying to start up a new relationship and you are tempted to “Stop, Drop and Roll” for the new man in your life, think …
What is it about guys who are just a little apart from the mainstream that makes them so desirable? While a guy who plays by the rules often succeeds, the rules of love and attraction are frequently much different than those of climbing up the corporate ladder. Look at a couple where he has a …
Alone … can you be alone? Clear your mind and take a minute to think about that word and what it means to you. Do you feel a sense of relief or freedom? Are you fantasizing about what you want to do, what book you’ll read or how late you’ll stay in bed? Or does …
