How to Know if You Are Depressed Feeling sad from time to time is a normal part of life, but when powerful negative emotions such as despair take over you, then it may be a sign of depression. October is Depression Awareness Month and a good time for you to reflect on your mental health. …
The stigma of online dating is gone. In fact, dating is now the most popular way couples meet. Research from Stanford University found that in 2017, 39% of couples met online, up from 22% in 2009. The numbers are probably even higher since COVID has kept us socially distant. Stanford sociologist Michael Rosenberg says that …
It takes two to build a happy and lasting relationship. Many women are aware of this fact, but they don’t always know what to look for in Mr. Right. Your checklist might include a minimum income, height, intelligence, or appearance. Maybe he should have a good sense of humor and like dogs. While being attracted …
The sky has been very strange in California recently because of the wildfires raging in the state. The smoke is so thick that it seems to block the sun entirely, creating an unusual hue that feels ominous and invites self-reflection. I admit it may feel strange to talk about love and dating within the same …
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and now it’s the perfect time to take a second and analyze your love life and decide where you want to be and how to get there. Ask yourself this: Are you happy with the romance in your life? Are you in limbo waiting for the pandemic …
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken one more unexpected toll on our lives: divorce rates are increasing. According to one source of sales of legal divorce agreements, divorce has increased by 34%. The same thing occurred in China after the lockdown was lifted. What is the common ground for these statistics? It’s no surprise that the major …
As I’ve told you before, this may be the best time in your life to find love. But how do you get what you want from dating? A lot of women have written to me saying they don’t have the looks, success, or confidence to date. Here’s the thing: those aren’t the secrets to success. …
Many of you may be reluctant to pursue dating during pandemic times, and for very good reasons. But, here’s the thing: you are missing out on finding love. Although it seems like an inconvenient time to date, video chats have changed the process and made love possible for many couples. In fact, business is so …
It’s a tale as old as time: women go through breakups, then soothe their broken hearts by making generalizations about men. We tell our friends that it’s not their fault for getting too invested too quickly because men simply don’t know how to be emotionally available, or that there’s no reason to feel bad that …
Part of dating successfully is making good decisions; you can hardly expect yourself to do that if you’re wracked with nerves and anxiety throughout the entire process. This means that courage is integral to any healthy love life. Think about it: when do you move forward to the next level with a relationship? Are you …