Although the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” has been popular since 1860, people in our culture do it daily. Our culture bombards us with messages about the importance of looks and beauty. Bucking the tidal wave of attention to beautiful people takes true bravery. When it comes to dating, it’s easy to …
Human beings are built for connection. Our brains need consistent bonding and nurturing. Studies have shown that babies and children don’t thrive without contact and touch. So it’s no wonder that rejection can be a miserable experience. Rejection appears to activate the same areas of the brain that are associated with physical pain. It may …
Aging is a topic that many of us don’t want to confront, because many people today dread the aging process. They don’t realize the advantages involved. Our culture is obsessed with youth and beauty. Instead of being happy to just look their best, women get injections at the first sign of wrinkles and they do …
If you’re back on the dating scene, you may have been through a lot. You probably know what you want and what you don’t want in a relationship. But even with all your experience, it might be hard to spot the early warning signs of a bad dating situation. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to …
People give you clues and signals all the time that tell you whether it will be easy or hard for you to be in a relationship with them. When it comes to dating, sometimes you may miss those signs or overlook any warning of trouble ahead. Hindsight is 20-20, but it can be very painful …
Passionate feelings for an ex can linger long after your relationship has crashed and burned. And if you’re feeling lonely, you might be tempted to rekindle those old embers. But if you assume it will just be a harmless tryst, be careful. It’s not as simple as you may think. Having sex with your ex …
“How can I meet a nice man?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get when speaking to women on the radio, on TV, in public – everywhere. Finding a Nice Man Can Be Hard Unfortunately, countless women don’t realize that they aren’t very likely to meet someone by hanging out with …
Every relationship has its ups and downs. But sometimes you have a nagging feeling of doubt that becomes hard to ignore. Maybe it’s just a rough patch, but you may be wondering if you should throw in the towel. This is a complicated and confusing topic, because there are few total dealbreakers in a relationship …
If you’re reading this, your dating life might not be getting you to the place you want fast enough. In fact, at times you might feel like you’re stuck in a rut of bad dates and relationships that go nowhere. Do you ever wonder, “Why is my dating life so bad?” Judging from a lot …
As you well know, dating can be difficult. Dry spells, disappointment, and obstacles are the name of the game. Rejection, though, is probably the worst of them all. Whether you have felt rejected because someone broke off your relationship or you were never asked for a second date, most of us can clearly remember this …