Have you picked up a romance novel or two lately?
This is the perfect time of year for light, frothy books celebrating the twists and turns of the heart.
But if you pick up a new release [Read more…] about The New Breed of Romantic Hero
Set Your Sights High in Love
If you, like me, grew up in an era where it was a woman’s job to snag a good husband…
Then setting your sights higher can be difficult.
You don’t feel like you should complain.
You should be grateful for what you have. [Read more…] about Set Your Sights High in Love
Spot a Real Catch
You know who the real catch is?
It’s not the handsome successful guy.
It’s not the confident well-tailored man.
It’s not even the muscular pro athlete. [Read more…] about Spot a Real Catch
The Story He’s Telling Himself About You
A while back, I shared with you a “magic phrase” that helps with tough conversations.
The phrase comes from the brilliant social scientist Brené Brown, and it goes like this:
“The story I’m telling myself is…” [Read more…] about The Story He’s Telling Himself About You
What Men’s Dating Advice is Telling Him
Over the past 20 years, some guys have gotten really good at one thing:
Winning over women.
If a guy doesn’t think he’s very good with women, all he has to do is hop on the internet and browse the mountains of advice. [Read more…] about What Men’s Dating Advice is Telling Him
Relationship Resources for Men
It’s really not fair on men.
Women spend their entire lives learning about relationships…
While men are expected to show up, win a woman over, and live happily ever after with no relationship training! [Read more…] about Relationship Resources for Men
You’d Be A Great Wife Someday
Growing up, I knew what was expected of me.
I was supposed to get married, support my husband, and have children.
That was my job in life. That’s what productive citizens did. They settled down and had a family as soon as possible. [Read more…] about You’d Be A Great Wife Someday
Finding Love in the 21st Century
We’re nearly a quarter of the way into the 21st century, and everything is changing.
What people want from relationships is changing.
How people meet and mate is changing.
If you’re still using 20th century relationship skills, you might get left behind. [Read more…] about Finding Love in the 21st Century
Use This Magic Phrase for Tough Conversations
When I was in my 20s, I thought I knew how to bring up tough conversations with a guy.
I used a version of the “sandwich” technique.
Start off with something positive, bring up the issue, then suggest a solution. Finish off with a positive vision of how much better our relationship will be as a result of this change. [Read more…] about Use This Magic Phrase for Tough Conversations
3 Traits of a Soulmate Relationship
It happens in so many relationships.
You get together, and it’s like a dream come true. He’s wonderful. You’re over the moon.
Then you get together, and life settles down, and he starts to change. [Read more…] about 3 Traits of a Soulmate Relationship
Is He My Soulmate?
He’s your guy, and you adore him.
But you wonder…
Is he the one?
Are you meant to spend the rest of your life with him? [Read more…] about Is He My Soulmate?
Did You Overstep His Emotional Bubble?
Perhaps you’re familiar with the concept of a personal bubble.
It’s the idea that we need a certain amount of personal space to feel comfortable.
For some folks, being packed like sardines on the subway is no big deal. [Read more…] about Did You Overstep His Emotional Bubble?
You’re Not the Girl You Once Were – And That’s a Good Thing
In my last article, we looked at his Adaptive Child…
And today we’re getting honest about ourselves.
You were once a kid, too. [Read more…] about You’re Not the Girl You Once Were – And That’s a Good Thing
Why Grown-Up Men Sometimes Act Like Children
If you ask 100 women the question:
“What’s the biggest problem you have with men?”
You’ll see a lot of answers that go something like:
“They act so immature!” [Read more…] about Why Grown-Up Men Sometimes Act Like Children
Think You’re Not the Type of Woman to Turn Heads? Think Again
10 guys are lined up in a row.
You and your best girlfriends are each given a slip of paper.
It’s time to vote.
First, write down the guy you think is the best looking. [Read more…] about Think You’re Not the Type of Woman to Turn Heads? Think Again
