Category - Self-Love

Some of the most powerful women in the world worry about being single, regardless of how capable and successful they are. Add some nosy comments like, “do you have a boyfriend?” or “why aren’t you married?” and these wildly intelligent and competent women can feel panicked. This underlying current of pressure makes it more difficult …

There are many ways that the media can cause you to doubt yourself and lead to lower self-esteem. If you’re a woman looking for love, media influences can lead to second-guessing in two major areas that are critical for your success: your appearance and your decisions about intimacy. How the Media Influences Your Feelings about …

We’ve all heard the old phrase, “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” Is it true? And how can you tell if the man you’re dating could be a serial cheater? The subject of infidelity makes a lot of us twitchy. If you’ve even been betrayed, you know how it feels to have your trust shattered …

Many women are conflicted about making plans to get what they want from men. Does it make you nervous to talk about strategies with dating and relationships? Some women argue that standing up for yourself or having any strategy is playing games with men or is manipulation in relationships, while others swear by these methods …

Breakups are miserable. Sometimes we’ll do anything to avoid the pain of losing our partner and the promise of that shared future. That can make it very hard to decide whether to continue a relationship. Should you hang in there and give your relationship a chance? Or should you end it rather than waste your precious time? It’s …

Have you ever wondered why so many women fall for narcissistic men? When I see a woman with a narcissistic man in a restaurant, I see trouble ahead. But, you may not. If you find narcissistic men appealing, it’s not your fault. It’s easy to become influenced by the allure of superficial qualities when we’re …

We’re always learning new things about dating, relationships, and love because there’s a lot for all of us to learn. Looking at your disappointments and mistakes can be painful, but it usually makes a big difference in understanding what we truly seek in a partner and a relationship. If you’re having any kind of trouble …

Confidence is not necessary for you to find and keep a good relationship. Surprised? I know, this is the opposite of what you’ve constantly heard. If you believe the unfortunate myth that you must fully love yourself before you can find a partner, it’s not your fault. We are constantly bombarded with messages about how …

The feminist movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries led to much more power for women in the workplace. But have we also gained more power in our private lives? Maybe not. And there’s one big problem — we may have killed off chivalry. All the old chivalry toward a woman – opening her door, …

I won’t sugarcoat it – the dating world can be a minefield of deception and manipulation. Fortunately, you can develop an essential skill that will protect your heart and empower you to identify the genuine connection you deserve. Everyone wants to influence their partner’s behavior or perceptions in some way. Manipulators use deceptive or abusive …